물가
The average price level of goods and services in an economy. It is used to measure inflation and cost of living.
Examples
3 of 5물가가 비싸서 장보기가 겁나요.
Prices are so high that I'm scared to go grocery shopping.
정부는 물가 안정을 최우선 과제로 삼고 있습니다.
The government considers price stability its top priority.
여기 진짜 물가 장난 아니다.
The prices here are no joke.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Mul (물) can mean things/goods, and Ga (가) means price/edge. Price of things.
Quick Quiz
최근 기름값이 오르면서 전체적인 ( )도 상승했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 물가
Examples
물가가 비싸서 장보기가 겁나요.
everydayPrices are so high that I'm scared to go grocery shopping.
정부는 물가 안정을 최우선 과제로 삼고 있습니다.
formalThe government considers price stability its top priority.
여기 진짜 물가 장난 아니다.
informalThe prices here are no joke.
물가 상승률이 임금 상승률을 앞지르고 있다.
academicThe inflation rate is outpacing the wage growth rate.
세계적인 원자재 가격 상승이 국내 물가에 영향을 미쳤다.
businessThe global rise in raw material prices affected domestic prices.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
물가 지수
price index
물가 폭등
price sky-rocketing
체감 물가
perceived cost of living
Often Confused With
가격 is the price of a specific item, while 물가 is the general level of prices in society.
Usage Notes
Very common in IELTS Task 1 when describing economic charts and Task 2 when discussing the quality of life.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '물가가 비싸다' (Prices are expensive). While common in speech, '물가가 높다' (Prices are high) is more accurate in writing.
Memory Tip
Mul (물) can mean things/goods, and Ga (가) means price/edge. Price of things.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 物 (thing) + 價 (price).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
최근 기름값이 오르면서 전체적인 ( )도 상승했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 물가
Related Grammar Rules
Related Vocabulary
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파급효과
B1The secondary or spreading influence that an event or action has on other areas or sectors.
차등
B1The act of making a difference or distinction between things, often in terms of rank, degree, or quality.
인센티브
B2A thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something, often in the form of a financial reward or extra benefit.
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