조건
A requirement or premise that must be met for something to happen. It also refers to the environment or factors that influence a situation.
Examples
3 of 5날씨 조건이 안 좋아서 여행을 취소했어요.
The weather conditions were bad, so I canceled the trip.
지원 자격 조건을 꼼꼼히 확인하십시오.
Please check the application eligibility requirements carefully.
조건 없이 도와줄게.
I'll help you without any conditions.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Jo-geon: Think of 'Just Conditions'.
Quick Quiz
장학금을 받기 위해서는 성적이 일정 ___을 충족해야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 조건
Examples
날씨 조건이 안 좋아서 여행을 취소했어요.
everydayThe weather conditions were bad, so I canceled the trip.
지원 자격 조건을 꼼꼼히 확인하십시오.
formalPlease check the application eligibility requirements carefully.
조건 없이 도와줄게.
informalI'll help you without any conditions.
이 실험은 동일한 조건 하에서 반복되었습니다.
academicThis experiment was repeated under identical conditions.
근무 조건에 대해 협상하고 싶습니다.
businessI would like to negotiate the working conditions.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
무조건
unconditionally
조건부
conditional
악조건
adverse conditions
Often Confused With
Jageok (자격) refers to a person's qualification/right, while Jogeon (조건) is a general requirement or environmental factor.
Usage Notes
Very common in IELTS Task 2 when discussing what is needed for success or social improvement.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '조언' (advice).
Memory Tip
Jo-geon: Think of 'Just Conditions'.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 條 (clause) and 件 (case/item).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
장학금을 받기 위해서는 성적이 일정 ___을 충족해야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 조건
Related Grammar Rules
Related Vocabulary
More academic words
변화
B2The act or instance of making or becoming different; a modification or transformation in form, quality, or state.
초래하다
B2To bring about or cause a certain result or situation, usually a negative or serious one. It is frequently used in formal writing to describe the consequences of an action.
구성하다
B2To form, compose, or organize something by putting various parts or elements together. Used for describing structures of groups, books, or substances.
정의하다
B2To state or set forth the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept clearly. This is a vital verb for the introduction of academic essays.
명확하다
B2To be clear, certain, and without any ambiguity. It is used to describe evidence, goals, or statements that are easy to understand and verify.
요인
B2A primary or essential cause or influence that contributes to a particular result or situation.
조사하다
B2To examine or look into something thoroughly in order to find out facts or information, often through surveys or experiments.
안정적
B2Being in a state of balance, unlikely to change or fail; consistent and reliable.
전반적
B2Relating to the whole of something; overall or general rather than specific.
정당화하다
B2To show or provide a good reason for an action or belief, especially one that might otherwise be criticized.
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