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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

Relating to the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a society. It covers arts, traditions, and the collective lifestyle of a group.

"두 나라는 서로 다른 문화적 배경을 가지고 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

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

"인간관계에서 가장 중요한 것은 서로에 대한 신뢰이다."

noun

The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college; a curriculum.

"학교는 시대의 변화에 맞춰 교육과정을 개편했다."

noun

The act of personally experiencing or doing something rather than just learning about it theoretically. It emphasizes 'hands-on' or 'lived' experience.

"아이들은 시골에서 농장 체험을 하며 즐거워했다."

adjective

To be brief, simple, or concise. It describes something that is short and clear without unnecessary details.

"그는 자신의 계획을 간략하게 설명했다."

noun

A research method used for collecting data from a predefined group of respondents to gain information and insights into various topics of interest.

"소비자 만족도를 파악하기 위해 설문조사를 실시했다."

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."

noun

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

"환경 문제는 우리 모두의 책임입니다."

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."

adjective

Being so in fact or effect, even if not formally recognized; practical or substantial rather than theoretical.

"우리는 실질적인 도움이 필요하다."

noun

A disadvantage or loss that someone suffers. It refers to a negative consequence or a lack of benefit compared to others.

"부당한 대우로 인해 불이익을 당해서는 안 된다."

noun

A piece of equipment or a mechanism designed for a specific purpose; a system or measure intended to achieve a certain effect.

"이 기계에는 안전 장치가 설치되어 있습니다."

noun

The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.

"수질 오염으로 인해 물고기들이 죽어가고 있습니다."

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

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

The act of looking for specific information in a book, database, or on the internet using keywords. It involves scanning through data to find a particular item.

"모르는 단어가 있으면 인터넷 검색을 해 보세요."

adjective

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

"지나치게 부정적인 생각은 건강에 해롭다."

verb

To release or emit substances like gas, light, heat, or energy into the outside world.

"자동차는 대기 중으로 많은 오염 물질을 방출합니다."

adjective

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

"그는 항상 긍정적인 사고방식을 가지고 있다."

noun

A job or profession that a person does regularly to earn money. A fundamental topic for personal experience and labor market discussions.

"미래에는 인공지능으로 인해 많은 직업이 사라질 것입니다."