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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

The ability to grasp the meaning, nature, or importance of something. It also refers to sympathetic awareness or agreement between parties.

"그 이론에 대한 깊은 이해가 필요합니다."

verb

To put something else with what is already there to increase the size, number, or amount. Used when adding information or features.

"음식이 부족해서 피자를 한 판 더 추가했다."

noun

The act of deeply reflecting on one's own thoughts, actions, or social phenomena to gain insight. It involves critical thinking about past experiences to improve future behavior.

"우리는 과거의 실수를 통해 자아 성찰의 시간을 가졌다."

noun

The highest point, peak, or apex of a trend, career, or graph. It signifies the moment of maximum intensity or success.

"그 가수는 작년에 인기의 정점에 도달했다."

verb

To talk about something with another person or group in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It is more formal than '이야기하다'.

"우리는 새로운 프로젝트의 방향에 대해 논의했다."

noun

A requirement or premise that must be met for something to happen. It also refers to the environment or factors that influence a situation.

"계약을 맺기 위해 몇 가지 조건을 제시했습니다."

adjective

Having great importance, significance, or consequence; critical.

"그는 인생에서 가장 중대한 결정을 내렸습니다."

verb

To allocate or distribute something (like tasks, funds, or seats) to a specific person or purpose.

"학교는 학생들을 각 반에 배정했다."

noun

The act of stopping something bad from happening before it occurs. It is commonly used regarding health, accidents, and crime.

"질병은 치료보다 예방이 더 중요합니다."

noun

A person who has a high level of knowledge or skill in a particular area.

"그는 IT 분야의 전문가로 알려져 있습니다."

noun

The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil and the rearing of animals. It is often discussed in relation to food security and climate change.

"기술의 발달로 농업 생산성이 크게 향상되었습니다."

noun

Diversified media technologies that reach a large audience via mass communication. It includes TV, newspapers, radio, and the internet.

"대중매체는 여론 형성에 강력한 영향을 미칩니다."

noun

The activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale. It focuses on the exchange of goods and profit-making.

"이 지역은 상업 활동이 매우 활발한 곳입니다."

verb

To think about and include various factors or circumstances when making a decision or judgment.

"정부는 새로운 정책을 수립할 때 경제적 요인을 고려해야 한다."

verb

To be required or demanded as a necessary condition or action.

"이 직무에는 높은 수준의 전문성이 요구된다."

verb

To possess or hold objects, skills, or characteristics, often in a formal or long-term capacity.

"그 기업은 세계 최고의 기술력을 보유하고 있다."

verb

To point out a specific fact, error, or problem, often for the purpose of correction or analysis.

"많은 전문가들이 이 정책의 문제점을 지적했다."

verb

To correspond to, be applicable to, or fall under a certain category or value.

"이 규칙은 모든 학생에게 해당한다."

adjective

To be insufficient, lacking, or not enough in quantity, quality, or ability.

"개발도상국은 깨끗한 식수가 매우 부족하다."

noun

The center of interest or activity; the point where light rays meet (optics). In discussion, it refers to the main point of concentration.

"논의의 초점을 명확하게 맞추는 것이 중요하다."

noun

The state of being alone or separate from others, either physically or socially. It refers to isolation.

"기술의 발전이 오히려 인간 소외와 고립을 야기하기도 한다."

verb

To direct all one's attention or efforts toward a particular activity or subject. It involves excluding distractions.

"시험 공부에 집중하고 있습니다."

verb

To work together with others toward a common goal or purpose.

"성공을 위해서는 팀원들이 서로 협력해야 합니다."

noun

The act of fully understanding or grasping a situation, facts, or the essence of something.

"사건의 원인을 파악하는 것이 우선입니다."

noun

The measurable quantity or volume of something, often used for text length, food portions, or time duration.

"이 보고서는 분량이 너무 많아서 요약이 필요하다."

noun

Something, typically money, that is owed or due to someone else. It refers to debt or liabilities.

"무리한 대출은 가계 부채 증가의 원인이 된다."