B1 noun Neutral

자연재해

/tɕajʌndʑɛɦɛ/

A natural event such as a flood, earthquake, or hurricane that causes great damage or loss of life.

Examples

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1

기후 변화로 인해 자연재해의 빈도가 높아지고 있습니다.

The frequency of natural disasters is increasing due to climate change.

2

정부는 자연재해 피해 복구를 위해 예산을 투입했습니다.

The government invested a budget to recover from natural disaster damage.

3

요즘 자연재해가 너무 자주 일어나는 것 같아.

It seems natural disasters are happening too often these days.

Antonyms

Word Family

Noun
자연재해
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Memory Tip

'Ja-yeon' (Nature) + 'Jae-hae' (Disaster).

Quick Quiz

지진과 홍수는 대표적인 ______이다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 자연재해

Examples

1

기후 변화로 인해 자연재해의 빈도가 높아지고 있습니다.

academic

The frequency of natural disasters is increasing due to climate change.

2

정부는 자연재해 피해 복구를 위해 예산을 투입했습니다.

formal

The government invested a budget to recover from natural disaster damage.

3

요즘 자연재해가 너무 자주 일어나는 것 같아.

informal

It seems natural disasters are happening too often these days.

4

자연재해에 대비해 비상용품을 준비해 두세요.

everyday

Prepare emergency supplies in case of a natural disaster.

5

이 보험은 각종 자연재해로부터 사업장을 보호합니다.

business

This insurance protects the workplace from various natural disasters.

Antonyms

Word Family

Noun
자연재해

Common Collocations

자연재해 예방 natural disaster prevention
자연재해 피해 natural disaster damage
자연재해 대책 natural disaster countermeasures
대규모 자연재해 large-scale natural disaster
자연재해를 입다 to suffer from a natural disaster

Common Phrases

자연재해에 대비하다

to prepare for natural disasters

자연재해가 발생하다

a natural disaster occurs

자연재해로부터 안전하다

to be safe from natural disasters

Often Confused With

자연재해 vs 인재

인재 is a man-made disaster; 자연재해 is caused by nature.

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Usage Notes

High frequency in IELTS listening and reading regarding geology or environment.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse with '인재' (man-made disaster) or '인재' (talented person - homonym).

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Memory Tip

'Ja-yeon' (Nature) + 'Jae-hae' (Disaster).

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 自然 (nature) and 災害 (disaster).

Grammar Patterns

자연재해로 인해

Quick Quiz

지진과 홍수는 대표적인 ______이다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 자연재해

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