B2 noun Formal

등락

/dɯŋ.nak/

The rise and fall of prices, numbers, or values. It is a key term used to describe fluctuations in statistics or markets.

Examples

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1

물가의 등락 폭이 커서 가계에 부담이 됩니다.

The wide fluctuation in prices is a burden on households.

2

환율의 등락을 예측하기는 매우 어렵습니다.

It is very difficult to predict the fluctuation of exchange rates.

3

그래프를 보면 수치의 등락을 한눈에 알 수 있다.

Looking at the graph, you can see the rise and fall of the figures at a glance.

Word Family

Noun
등락
Verb
등락하다
Adverb
null
Adjective
null
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Memory Tip

Deung (등) as in 'ascend' (등산) + Rak (락) as in 'fall' (낙하).

Quick Quiz

금값의 ______ 폭이 커지면서 안전 자산에 대한 관심이 늘었다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 등락

Examples

1

물가의 등락 폭이 커서 가계에 부담이 됩니다.

formal

The wide fluctuation in prices is a burden on households.

2

환율의 등락을 예측하기는 매우 어렵습니다.

business

It is very difficult to predict the fluctuation of exchange rates.

3

그래프를 보면 수치의 등락을 한눈에 알 수 있다.

academic

Looking at the graph, you can see the rise and fall of the figures at a glance.

4

비트코인 가격 등락이 너무 무서워.

informal

The fluctuation of Bitcoin prices is so scary.

5

기온의 등락에 따라 옷차림을 조절하세요.

everyday

Adjust your clothing according to the rise and fall of the temperature.

Word Family

Noun
등락
Verb
등락하다
Adverb
null
Adjective
null

Common Collocations

등락 폭 fluctuation range
심한 등락 severe fluctuation
가격 등락 price fluctuation
등락을 거듭하다 to repeat rising and falling
주가 등락 stock price fluctuation

Common Phrases

등락률

fluctuation rate

상하 등락

up and down movement

Often Confused With

등락 vs 변동

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Usage Notes

Crucial for IELTS Academic Task 1 when describing line graphs or tables.

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Common Mistakes

Do not use '등락' for qualitative changes; it is for numerical values.

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Memory Tip

Deung (등) as in 'ascend' (등산) + Rak (락) as in 'fall' (낙하).

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 騰落 (rise + fall).

Grammar Patterns

등락이 심하다 등락을 보이다

Quick Quiz

금값의 ______ 폭이 커지면서 안전 자산에 대한 관심이 늘었다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 등락

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