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verb

to be

"학생이에요."

verb

to have

"책이 있어요."

verb

to do

"공부해요."

verb

to go

"학교에 가요."

noun

house

"우리 집."

noun

water

"물을 주세요."

noun

tea

"차가 좋아요."

noun

family

"우리 가족."

noun

mother

"저의 어머니."

noun

father

"저의 아버지."

adjective

To be kind, friendly, or hospitable. It is often used to describe staff members in a letter of praise or complaint.

"그 가게 점원들은 정말 친절해요."

noun

A standard or rule that members of a society are expected to follow. It includes laws, ethics, and social customs.

"사회 구성원으로서 기본적인 사회 규범을 지켜야 한다."

noun

The process of managing or running something principally for financial gain, or making a new product available on the market.

"기술의 상업화가 성공적으로 이루어졌다."

noun

The degree to which a business or activity yields profit or financial gain. It is a key metric for evaluating investment efficiency.

"이 사업은 수익성이 매우 높을 것으로 예상된다."

noun

A state of disagreement or argument between parties, often involving conflicting interests. It can range from personal disputes to international conflicts.

"두 나라 사이의 영토 분쟁이 심화되고 있다."

adjective

To be very polite, respectful, and sincere in behavior or speech.

"그는 나에게 정중하게 인사를 건넸다."

noun

The process of gradual development or change in organisms or systems over time; evolution.

"인간은 수백만 년에 걸쳐 현재의 모습으로 진화해 왔습니다."

noun

Giving something (usually money or benefits) to make up for a loss, damage, or hard work. It can refer to legal compensation or psychological rewards.

"노력에 대한 적절한 보상이 주어져야 한다."

noun

The fundamental purpose, intent, or core meaning behind an action, plan, or statement. It refers to the 'spirit' or 'point' of why something is being done.

"이 행사의 취지는 지역 경제를 활성화하는 데 있다."

noun

Voluntary work or service performed for the benefit of the community or others without pay.

"주말마다 유기견 보호소에서 봉사활동을 합니다."

noun

A central point of disagreement or the core issue being debated in a discussion, lawsuit, or academic argument.

"토론의 핵심 쟁점은 세금 인상 여부였다."

noun

Pertaining to the period of one year; occurring once every year or lasting for a year.

"그 회사의 연간 매출액은 조 단위를 기록했다."

noun

The quality of being significant or meaningful, especially in a statistical or academic context where results are not due to chance.

"두 집단 사이의 차이는 통계적 유의성이 없었다."

verb

To originate or branch out from a primary source, root, or main body. It describes how one thing stems from another.

"이 단어는 라틴어에서 파생했다."

verb

To satisfy or meet a certain requirement, standard, condition, or desire.

"이 제품은 소비자의 요구를 충족시킨다."

noun

The process of reasoning or providing logical proof to support a specific claim. It involves presenting evidence to reach a sound conclusion.

"그의 논증은 매우 치밀하고 설득력이 있었습니다."

noun

The basic framework, foundation, or groundwork upon which a task, organization, or system is built.

"그의 개혁은 국가 발전의 기틀을 마련했다."

noun

The inherent qualities, talents, or qualifications a person possesses that make them suitable for a particular role or task.

"그는 리더로서의 자질을 충분히 갖추고 있다."

noun

A general summary or outline of a subject, giving the main features but not the details.

"논문을 쓰기 전에 먼저 전체적인 개요를 잡아야 합니다."

noun

The logical basis or grounds for an argument or reasoning; the evidence used to support a claim.

"그의 주장은 타당한 논거가 부족하여 설득력이 떨어진다."

noun

The act of going to work and coming back home from work.

"출퇴근 시간에는 지하철이 매우 붐빕니다."

noun

Staying or sleeping at a place away from home, such as a hotel, during a trip or journey.

"여행을 갈 때 가장 먼저 숙박 시설을 예약해야 한다."

noun

The people available for work or service, often referred to as human resources or manpower. It can also mean physical human strength.

"우리 회사는 전문 인력이 부족한 실정이다."

noun

The act of roughly calculating or estimating an amount or value based on available information, rather than exact measurement.

"올해 경제 성장률은 3%로 추산됩니다."

noun

The total amount of goods or products produced within a specific period. It is often used to measure industrial or agricultural output.

"올해는 가뭄 때문에 쌀 생산량이 크게 줄었다."

noun

The area or surroundings around a specific place or person.

"집 주변에 공원이 있어서 산책하기 좋아요."