B1 noun Neutral

기록

/kiɾok/

A written or stored account of facts or events; a performance that surpasses previous ones in sports.

Examples

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1

오늘 일기를 기록으로 남겼어요.

I left a record by writing in my diary today.

2

회의록을 정확하게 기록해 주세요.

Please record the meeting minutes accurately.

3

이거 기록해 뒀어?

Did you record this?

Word Family

Noun
기록
Verb
기록하다
Adverb
기록적으로
Adjective
기록적
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Memory Tip

Girok sounds like 'Key-Log' (recording keys).

Quick Quiz

올해 여름은 ___인 폭염이 지속되었다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 기록적

Examples

1

오늘 일기를 기록으로 남겼어요.

everyday

I left a record by writing in my diary today.

2

회의록을 정확하게 기록해 주세요.

formal

Please record the meeting minutes accurately.

3

이거 기록해 뒀어?

informal

Did you record this?

4

역사적 기록에 따르면 이 도시는 500년 전에 세워졌다.

academic

According to historical records, this city was founded 500 years ago.

5

판매 기록을 분석하여 전략을 세웁시다.

business

Let's set a strategy by analyzing the sales records.

Word Family

Noun
기록
Verb
기록하다
Adverb
기록적으로
Adjective
기록적

Common Collocations

세계 기록 world record
기록을 세우다 to set a record
기록을 남기다 to leave a record
공식 기록 official record
기록적인 record-breaking

Common Phrases

기록을 경신하다

to break/update a record

기록에 남다

to remain in the records

기록 보관소

archives

Often Confused With

기록 vs 기억

Gieok is mental memory; girok is physical/written record.

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Usage Notes

Essential for IELTS Task 1 when talking about 'record-high' temperatures or figures.

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Common Mistakes

Using it only for sports; remember it applies to any data or history.

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Memory Tip

Girok sounds like 'Key-Log' (recording keys).

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Word Origin

Sino-Korean 記 (write) + 錄 (record).

Grammar Patterns

~을 기록하다 ~에 기록되다
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Cultural Context

Korea has a strong tradition of historical records, like the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty.

Quick Quiz

올해 여름은 ___인 폭염이 지속되었다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 기록적

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