B1 noun Neutral

과도기

/kwaːdoɡi/

A period of transition when one state or condition is changing into another. It is often characterized by instability or confusion.

Examples

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1

청소년기는 아동에서 성인으로 넘어가는 과도기이다.

Adolescence is a transition period from child to adult.

2

경제 체제가 변화하는 과도기에는 혼란이 따르기 마련입니다.

Confusion is bound to follow in a transition period when the economic system changes.

3

지금은 그냥 과도기니까 너무 걱정 마.

It's just a transition phase, so don't worry too much.

Word Family

Noun
과도기
Adverb
과도기적으로
Adjective
과도기적
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Memory Tip

Gwa (pass) + Do (degree/way) + Gi (period) = Period of passing the way.

Quick Quiz

민주주의로 나아가는 ____에는 많은 진통이 따랐다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 과도기

Examples

1

청소년기는 아동에서 성인으로 넘어가는 과도기이다.

everyday

Adolescence is a transition period from child to adult.

2

경제 체제가 변화하는 과도기에는 혼란이 따르기 마련입니다.

formal

Confusion is bound to follow in a transition period when the economic system changes.

3

지금은 그냥 과도기니까 너무 걱정 마.

informal

It's just a transition phase, so don't worry too much.

4

이 소설은 근대화 과정의 과도기를 잘 묘사하고 있다.

academic

This novel well depicts the transition period of the modernization process.

5

회사가 합병되면서 조직은 현재 과도기를 겪고 있다.

business

The organization is currently going through a transition period as the company merged.

Word Family

Noun
과도기
Adverb
과도기적으로
Adjective
과도기적

Common Collocations

과도기를 겪다 to go through a transition period
역사적 과도기 historical transition period
과도기적 현상 transitional phenomenon
문화적 과도기 cultural transition period
과도기에 처하다 to be in a transition period

Common Phrases

혼란의 과도기

confusing transition period

Often Confused With

과도기 vs 전환기

전환기 emphasizes the turning point itself; 과도기 emphasizes the duration of the change and the accompanying instability.

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Usage Notes

Use this when talking about a period that feels unstable because things are changing.

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Common Mistakes

Sometimes confused with '사춘기' (puberty), but '과도기' is much broader.

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Memory Tip

Gwa (pass) + Do (degree/way) + Gi (period) = Period of passing the way.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 過 (to pass), 渡 (to cross), and 期 (period).

Grammar Patterns

~은/는 과도기이다 과도기를 거치다

Quick Quiz

민주주의로 나아가는 ____에는 많은 진통이 따랐다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 과도기

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