Level 2

광고

No base JSON record found for this token.

Understanding '광고'

The Korean word '광고' means 'advertisement' or 'commercial'. It is commonly used in everyday conversation when talking about TV commercials, newspaper ads, online promotions, and other forms of marketing.

Usage in Context

'광고' is often used to refer to any promotional content intended to inform or persuade consumers. For example, you might say '텔레비전 광고' (TV advertisement) or '신문 광고' (newspaper advertisement).

Common Collocations

  • 광고를 보다: to watch or see an advertisement
  • 광고를 내다: to place or publish an advertisement
  • 광고 효과: advertising effect

Register and Politeness

'광고' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without change.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '광고' with '홍보' (promotion/publicity). While both relate to marketing, '광고' usually refers to paid advertisements, whereas '홍보' can include broader public relations activities.

Example Sentences

텔레비전에서 새로운 자동차 광고를 봤어요.

Tellebijeoneseo saeroun jadongcha gwanggoreul bwasseoyo.

I saw a new car advertisement on television.

이 신문에는 다양한 광고가 많이 실려 있어요.

I sinmune neun dayanghan gwanggo ga mani sillyeo isseoyo.

This newspaper contains many different advertisements.

광고를 보고 그 제품을 사기로 결정했어요.

Gwanggoreul bogo geu jepumeul sagiro gyeoljeonghaesseoyo.

I decided to buy that product after seeing the advertisement.