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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."

verb

To obtain or acquire something, typically a qualification, license, degree, or legal right.

"그는 지난달에 운전면허를 취득했다."

noun

A preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience; bias against a group or person.

"우리는 다른 문화에 대한 편견을 버려야 합니다."

noun

A specific way of carrying out a particular task, especially the execution or performance of an artistic work or a scientific procedure; technique.

"데이터 분석을 위해 다양한 통계 기법이 사용됩니다."

noun

A formal document presenting the author's research and findings, submitted for an academic degree or publication in a journal.

"졸업을 하려면 학위 논문을 제출해야 합니다."

noun

The act of focusing all one's attention or effort on a particular task or subject. Also refers to a high density of something in one area.

"시험 기간에는 공부에 집중해야 한다."

noun

The state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial; the satisfaction or value derived from something.

"이 기술은 실생활에서의 효용이 매우 크다."

verb

To become worse, such as in condition, situation, or health.

"대기 오염으로 인해 시민들의 건강이 악화되고 있다."

noun

The act of making something larger in size, scope, or importance.

"정부는 복지 혜택의 확대를 추진하고 있다."

noun

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

"그 땅은 현재 국가 소유로 되어 있다."

verb

To save money or resources for future use, typically by putting it in a bank or a safe place.

"미래를 위해 매달 수입의 일부를 저축해야 한다."

verb

To settle in a place and make it one's permanent home, or to establish a custom, system, or idea firmly within a society.

"그들은 오랜 유목 생활 끝에 이 마을에 정착하기로 했습니다."

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

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

"전문가들은 내년 경제 성장 전망치를 상향 조정했습니다."

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

A person who lives in a particular place. A resident of a house, town, or country.

"이 아파트의 거주자들은 주차 문제로 불편을 겪고 있습니다."

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."

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 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

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

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

"새로운 환경에 적응하는 데 시간이 걸린다."

adjective

Relating to or concerned with what is actually possible or likely in a given situation, rather than what is ideal or imagined.

"우리는 좀 더 현실적인 대안을 찾아야 한다."

noun

The quality of being fair, impartial, and just according to rules or standards.

"재판의 공정성은 민주주의의 핵심 가치이다."

noun

The feeling of being part of a group or organization; a sense of belonging.

"그는 팀원으로서 강한 소속감을 느낍니다."

adjective

To be nothing more than; to be merely or only. It is used to emphasize that a quantity or quality is smaller or less significant than expected.

"그 소문은 사실이 아닌 추측에 불과합니다."

noun

A mark or grade given to a student based on their performance in an exam or course; the result of an effort or performance.

"이번 학기 성적이 많이 올랐습니다."

noun

The specific point or aspect where something reaches its limit or exhibits a weakness. Usually used when critiquing a study or theory.

"이 연구의 한계점은 표본의 크기가 작다는 것이다."