B2 noun Neutral

공급

[koŋɡup]

The amount of a good or service that is available for purchase or use. It is the counterpart to demand in market economics.

Examples

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1

전력 공급이 중단되면 도시 마비가 올 수 있다.

If the power supply is cut off, the city could be paralyzed.

2

원활한 제품 공급을 위해 유통망을 정비했습니다.

We have reorganized the distribution network for a smooth product supply.

3

우리 동네는 물 공급이 가끔 끊겨요.

The water supply in our neighborhood is cut off sometimes.

Word Family

Noun
공급
Verb
공급하다
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Memory Tip

Gong-geup: 'Gong' as in 'Gong-jang' (factory) which supplies goods.

Quick Quiz

가뭄으로 인해 농작물의 ( )이 줄어들고 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 공급

Examples

1

전력 공급이 중단되면 도시 마비가 올 수 있다.

academic

If the power supply is cut off, the city could be paralyzed.

2

원활한 제품 공급을 위해 유통망을 정비했습니다.

business

We have reorganized the distribution network for a smooth product supply.

3

우리 동네는 물 공급이 가끔 끊겨요.

informal

The water supply in our neighborhood is cut off sometimes.

4

정부는 공공 주택 공급을 확대할 계획입니다.

formal

The government plans to expand the supply of public housing.

5

비타민 공급을 위해 과일을 많이 드세요.

everyday

Eat plenty of fruit to supply vitamins (to your body).

Word Family

Noun
공급
Verb
공급하다

Common Collocations

공급이 부족하다 supply is insufficient
공급을 늘리다 to increase supply
전력 공급 power supply
공급망 supply chain
공급 업체 supplier

Common Phrases

공급 과잉

oversupply

공급원

source of supply

무료 공급

free supply

Often Confused With

공급 vs 제공

Je-gong is a general 'provision' of items or services, while Gong-geup is a more systematic or economic 'supply'.

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Usage Notes

Essential for discussing logistics, economics, and infrastructure.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse with 'bo-geup' (dissemination/spread), which means making something common.

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Memory Tip

Gong-geup: 'Gong' as in 'Gong-jang' (factory) which supplies goods.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 供給 (supply).

Grammar Patterns

~에 ~을 공급하다 공급이 원활하다

Quick Quiz

가뭄으로 인해 농작물의 ( )이 줄어들고 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 공급

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유동성

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The ease with which assets can be converted into cash, or the quality of being fluid and changeable. In a broader sense, it refers to a lack of fixed structure or stability.

동반하다

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To accompany or go along with something, often used when one phenomenon causes or occurs simultaneously with another. In academic contexts, it refers to consequences or parallel trends.

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To slow down or become less active. It is often used to describe economic growth, speed, or the rate of progress decreasing.

능가하다

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To exceed or surpass a certain level, amount, or ability. It is often used to compare achievements or statistics in academic contexts.

재분배

B2

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빈부 격차

B2

The gap or inequality between the rich and the poor, typically referring to the uneven distribution of wealth and income in a society.

민영화

B2

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희소성

B2

The state of being rare or in short supply. It is a fundamental concept in economics where human wants exceed limited resources.

투기

B2

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파급 효과

B2

The spreading effect or influence that an action or event has on other areas; ripple effect or spillover effect.

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