진단하다
To examine and identify a disease or a condition. In an academic sense, it refers to analyzing and assessing the current state of a social or economic problem.
Examples
3 of 5의사는 환자의 병을 정확하게 진단했다.
The doctor accurately diagnosed the patient's illness.
우리 사회의 고령화 문제를 진단해 봅시다.
Let's diagnose the aging problem in our society.
회사는 경영 상태를 진단하기 위해 컨설팅을 받았다.
The company received consulting to assess its management status.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a doctor (medical) or an expert (academic) 'judging' a situation.
Quick Quiz
정부는 현재의 부동산 시장을 '과열 상태'로 ( )했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 진단
Examples
의사는 환자의 병을 정확하게 진단했다.
everydayThe doctor accurately diagnosed the patient's illness.
우리 사회의 고령화 문제를 진단해 봅시다.
academicLet's diagnose the aging problem in our society.
회사는 경영 상태를 진단하기 위해 컨설팅을 받았다.
businessThe company received consulting to assess its management status.
이 문제는 근본적인 원인을 진단하는 것이 우선이다.
formalFor this problem, diagnosing the root cause is the priority.
컴퓨터 시스템의 오류를 진단해 봐.
informalTry diagnosing the error in the computer system.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
진단 결과
diagnosis result
자가 진단
self-diagnosis
정밀 진단
detailed assessment
Often Confused With
진단하다 is finding out the problem, while 처방하다 is providing a solution or medicine.
Usage Notes
Can be used for both medical and abstract social/economic contexts.
Common Mistakes
In an academic context, it's a metaphor for 'assessing' or 'analyzing'.
Memory Tip
Think of a doctor (medical) or an expert (academic) 'judging' a situation.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 診 (examine) + 斷 (decide).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
정부는 현재의 부동산 시장을 '과열 상태'로 ( )했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 진단
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보건
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상태
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건강
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위생
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