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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."

noun

Moving or directed towards a lower place, level, or value; a downward trend or adjustment.

"출산율이 하향 추세를 보이면서 인구 감소가 우려되고 있습니다."

noun

The process of adjusting to new conditions, environments, or situations. It is often used in biology and psychology.

"새로운 환경에 적응하는 데 시간이 걸린다."

noun

Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior. It guides individuals' conduct within a society.

"어릴 때부터 도덕 교육을 받는 것이 중요하다."

noun

The main subject that is being discussed or described in a piece of writing, a movie, or a conversation.

"오늘 토론의 주제는 환경 보호입니다."

noun

A formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.

"우리는 사형 제도에 대해 토론했습니다."

noun

Moving or directed towards a higher place, level, or value; an upward trend or adjustment.

"전문가들은 내년 경제 성장 전망치를 상향 조정했습니다."

noun

The act or state of having, owning, or possessing something, especially property or assets.

"그 땅은 현재 국가 소유로 되어 있다."

noun

The loss of money, resources, or value. It is the opposite of profit and often used in economic analyses.

"홍수로 인해 막대한 재산 손실이 발생했습니다."

noun

The act of taking part in an activity, event, or organization.

"시민들의 적극적인 참여가 필요합니다."

noun

The belief that someone or something is reliable, good, honest, or effective; trust or confidence.

"인간관계에서 가장 중요한 것은 서로에 대한 신뢰이다."

noun

The movement of people from one place to another, often to settle in a new country or region.

"많은 사람들이 일자리를 찾아 도시로 이주했다."

adjective

Having a hopeful or optimistic attitude; also means confirming or agreeing with something.

"그는 항상 긍정적인 사고방식을 가지고 있다."

adjective

Having a pessimistic or cynical attitude; also means denying or disagreeing with something.

"지나치게 부정적인 생각은 건강에 해롭다."

noun

A matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome.

"환경 문제는 우리 모두의 책임입니다."

noun

The action of making or manufacturing from components or raw materials, or the process of being so manufactured.

"공장에서는 매일 수천 대의 자동차를 생산합니다."

adjective

Relating to or lasting for a long period of time in the future. Essential for discussing future plans, investments, or sustainable development.

"우리는 장기적인 관점에서 투자를 결정해야 한다."

noun

A specific part or aspect of something that causes difficulty, trouble, or is not satisfactory. Often used when analyzing the downsides of a proposal or situation.

"이 계획의 가장 큰 문제점은 예산이 부족하다는 것이다."

noun

Something that you want and plan to do; an aim or purpose behind an action or statement.

"그녀의 질문에 숨겨진 의도를 파악하기 어렵습니다."

adverb

Used to introduce a statement that describes the outcome of a situation; as a result, consequently.

"그는 열심히 공부했고, 결과적으로 시험에 합격했습니다."

adverb

Used to show that someone or something is very different from someone or something else; in contrast.

"어제는 추웠지만, 오늘은 대조적으로 매우 따뜻합니다."

noun

The act of conveying thoughts, feelings, or ideas through language, art, facial expressions, or actions.

"자신의 생각을 정확한 말로 표현하는 것은 중요하다."

noun

The percentage rate at which a variable (such as GDP, population, or sales) increases over a specific period.

"올해 경제 성장률이 예상보다 낮을 것으로 보입니다."

noun

A task or piece of work allocated to someone as part of a job or course of study; also refers to a challenge or problem that needs to be solved.

"경제 위기를 극복하는 것이 우리 사회의 시급한 과제이다."

noun

The buildings, equipment, and services provided for a particular purpose, such as education, health, or sports.

"학교는 학생들을 위한 다양한 편의 시설을 갖추고 있습니다."

noun

An organization or establishment founded for a religious, educational, professional, or social purpose. It can also refer to an organ in a body or an engine part.

"정부 기관은 시민들의 안전을 책임집니다."

noun

The amount of money that must be paid or spent to buy or obtain something. Expenses or costs.

"여행 비용을 절약하기 위해 저렴한 숙소를 예약했습니다."