마찰
Conflict or disagreement between people or groups, or the physical resistance encountered when one object moves against another.
Examples
3 of 5부모님과 약간의 마찰이 있었어요.
I had some friction with my parents.
노사 간의 마찰을 줄여야 합니다.
Friction between labor and management must be reduced.
이 표면은 마찰이 매우 적습니다.
This surface has very little friction.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of rubbing hands together to create heat - that is 'Ma-chal'.
Quick Quiz
의견 차이로 인해 팀원들 사이에 ____이 생겼다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 마찰
Examples
부모님과 약간의 마찰이 있었어요.
informalI had some friction with my parents.
노사 간의 마찰을 줄여야 합니다.
businessFriction between labor and management must be reduced.
이 표면은 마찰이 매우 적습니다.
academicThis surface has very little friction.
문화적 차이로 인해 마찰이 발생할 수 있습니다.
formalFriction can occur due to cultural differences.
친구와 마찰을 빚고 싶지 않아.
everydayI don't want to have friction with my friend.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
마찰음
fricative sound
무마찰
frictionless
감정적 마찰
emotional friction
Often Confused With
갈등 (conflict) is more about internal or long-term struggle, while 마찰 (friction) often refers to the immediate clash or interaction.
Usage Notes
Frequently used with the verb '빚다' (to cause/create) in social contexts.
Common Mistakes
Using '마찰' only for physical objects; it is very common in social/political contexts.
Memory Tip
Think of rubbing hands together to create heat - that is 'Ma-chal'.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 摩 (rub) + 擦 (scrub).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
의견 차이로 인해 팀원들 사이에 ____이 생겼다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 마찰
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