절감하다
To reduce or cut down on expenses, energy, or time; also to feel something deeply or keenly (metaphorical).
Examples
3 of 5에너지를 절감하기 위해 안 쓰는 플러그는 뽑아두세요.
Unplug unused devices to save energy.
이번 사태로 인해 소통의 부재를 뼈저리게 절감했습니다.
I deeply felt the lack of communication due to this incident.
나 어제 운동하면서 체력 부족을 진짜 절감했어.
I really felt my lack of stamina while exercising yesterday.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Jeol (Cut) + Gam (Reduce) = Cut and reduce.
Quick Quiz
기업들은 경쟁력을 높이기 위해 생산 원가 ___에 힘쓰고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 절감
Examples
에너지를 절감하기 위해 안 쓰는 플러그는 뽑아두세요.
everydayUnplug unused devices to save energy.
이번 사태로 인해 소통의 부재를 뼈저리게 절감했습니다.
formalI deeply felt the lack of communication due to this incident.
나 어제 운동하면서 체력 부족을 진짜 절감했어.
informalI really felt my lack of stamina while exercising yesterday.
정부는 예산을 절감하여 복지 정책에 투입하기로 했다.
academicThe government decided to cut the budget and invest it in welfare policies.
생산 공정을 개선하면 인건비를 상당 부분 절감할 수 있습니다.
businessImproving production processes can significantly reduce labor costs.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
원가 절감
cost reduction
에너지 절감
energy saving
뼈저리게 절감하다
to feel poignantly
Often Confused With
Saving (절약) is about not wasting, while reducing (절감) is about actively cutting down existing amounts or costs.
Usage Notes
The verb has two distinct meanings: 'to reduce' (economics) and 'to feel deeply' (emotions). Both are high-frequency.
Common Mistakes
In the 'feeling' sense, it is usually used with negative or serious realizations.
Memory Tip
Jeol (Cut) + Gam (Reduce) = Cut and reduce.
Word Origin
From Hanja: 節 (to economize) + 減 (to diminish).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
기업들은 경쟁력을 높이기 위해 생산 원가 ___에 힘쓰고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 절감
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