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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

A standard or rule that members of a society are expected to follow. It includes laws, ethics, and social customs.

"사회 구성원으로서 기본적인 사회 규범을 지켜야 한다."

noun

The people available for work or service, often referred to as human resources or manpower. It can also mean physical human strength.

"우리 회사는 전문 인력이 부족한 실정이다."

noun

The fundamental purpose, intent, or core meaning behind an action, plan, or statement. It refers to the 'spirit' or 'point' of why something is being done.

"이 행사의 취지는 지역 경제를 활성화하는 데 있다."

noun

A central point of disagreement or the core issue being debated in a discussion, lawsuit, or academic argument.

"토론의 핵심 쟁점은 세금 인상 여부였다."

noun

The total amount of goods or products produced within a specific period. It is often used to measure industrial or agricultural output.

"올해는 가뭄 때문에 쌀 생산량이 크게 줄었다."

noun

A state of disagreement or argument between parties, often involving conflicting interests. It can range from personal disputes to international conflicts.

"두 나라 사이의 영토 분쟁이 심화되고 있다."

noun

The practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.

"그 가수는 노래 가사 표절 논란에 휘말렸다."

noun

The health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group, or a system of government support for people in need.

"정부는 노인 복지 예산을 대폭 늘리기로 했다."

noun

The basic framework, foundation, or groundwork upon which a task, organization, or system is built.

"그의 개혁은 국가 발전의 기틀을 마련했다."

noun

The process of reasoning or providing logical proof to support a specific claim. It involves presenting evidence to reach a sound conclusion.

"그의 논증은 매우 치밀하고 설득력이 있었습니다."

noun

The inherent qualities, talents, or qualifications a person possesses that make them suitable for a particular role or task.

"그는 리더로서의 자질을 충분히 갖추고 있다."

noun

A general summary or outline of a subject, giving the main features but not the details.

"논문을 쓰기 전에 먼저 전체적인 개요를 잡아야 합니다."

noun

The logical basis or grounds for an argument or reasoning; the evidence used to support a claim.

"그의 주장은 타당한 논거가 부족하여 설득력이 떨어진다."

noun

An argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed by another person; a counter-argument.

"그의 이론에 대해 학계에서는 여러 가지 반론이 제기되었다."

noun

The quality or state of being different or diverging from a standard or average, often used in statistics to describe the difference between a value and the mean.

"지역 간 교육 수준의 편차를 줄이는 것이 시급한 과제이다."

noun

An implication or a hidden meaning suggested by a statement or action rather than being explicitly stated.

"이 연구의 결과는 교육 정책에 중요한 함의를 갖는다."

noun

The act of appearing or coming into existence for the first time. It is often used for the emergence of new technologies, species, or social trends.

"인터넷의 출현은 인류의 삶을 완전히 바꾸어 놓았습니다."

noun

The quality of being liable to change or vary; variability or mutability.

"기후 모델링에서 가장 어려운 점은 기상 조건의 가변성이다."

noun

The act of making an idea or concept more specific, concrete, or detailed.

"추상적인 아이디어를 실제 제품으로 구체화하는 과정이 필요합니다."

noun

The action of putting something into operation or practical use, especially a scientific theory or a technical method.

"기초 과학의 원리를 실생활에 응용하는 기술이 발전하고 있다."

noun

The collective opinion of many people on a particular issue or problem. It is often measured by polls or reflected in media.

"정부는 여론의 흐름을 파악하기 위해 노력하고 있다."

noun

Giving something (usually money or benefits) to make up for a loss, damage, or hard work. It can refer to legal compensation or psychological rewards.

"노력에 대한 적절한 보상이 주어져야 한다."

verb

To satisfy or meet a certain requirement, standard, condition, or desire.

"이 제품은 소비자의 요구를 충족시킨다."

adjective

Relating to logical deduction, where a specific conclusion is drawn from general premises or principles.

"그의 논문은 연역적 추론을 바탕으로 결론을 도출했다."

verb

To originate or branch out from a primary source, root, or main body. It describes how one thing stems from another.

"이 단어는 라틴어에서 파생했다."

noun

The degree to which a business or activity yields profit or financial gain. It is a key metric for evaluating investment efficiency.

"이 사업은 수익성이 매우 높을 것으로 예상된다."