공급
The amount of a good or service that is available for purchase or use. It is the counterpart to demand in market economics.
Examples
3 of 5전력 공급이 중단되면 도시 마비가 올 수 있다.
If the power supply is cut off, the city could be paralyzed.
원활한 제품 공급을 위해 유통망을 정비했습니다.
We have reorganized the distribution network for a smooth product supply.
우리 동네는 물 공급이 가끔 끊겨요.
The water supply in our neighborhood is cut off sometimes.
Word Family
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
전력 공급이 중단되면 도시 마비가 올 수 있다.
academicIf the power supply is cut off, the city could be paralyzed.
원활한 제품 공급을 위해 유통망을 정비했습니다.
businessWe have reorganized the distribution network for a smooth product supply.
우리 동네는 물 공급이 가끔 끊겨요.
informalThe water supply in our neighborhood is cut off sometimes.
정부는 공공 주택 공급을 확대할 계획입니다.
formalThe government plans to expand the supply of public housing.
비타민 공급을 위해 과일을 많이 드세요.
everydayEat plenty of fruit to supply vitamins (to your body).
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
공급 과잉
oversupply
공급원
source of supply
무료 공급
free supply
Often Confused With
Je-gong is a general 'provision' of items or services, while Gong-geup is a more systematic or economic 'supply'.
Usage Notes
Essential for discussing logistics, economics, and infrastructure.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with 'bo-geup' (dissemination/spread), which means making something common.
Memory Tip
Gong-geup: 'Gong' as in 'Gong-jang' (factory) which supplies goods.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 供給 (supply).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
가뭄으로 인해 농작물의 ( )이 줄어들고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 공급
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