실제

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Meaning and Usage

The word '실제' refers to something that is real, actual, or factual. It is often used to contrast theory or expectation with reality. When Koreans use '실제,' they emphasize the truth or facts as they exist in the real world.

Common Contexts

'실제' frequently appears in discussions about situations, conditions, or results that differ from what was expected or planned. It is common in both formal and informal speech but tends to appear more in written or formal contexts such as reports, news, or academic discussions.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 실제 상황 (actual situation): used when talking about real conditions or circumstances.
  • 실제로 (actually, in reality): an adverb form used to emphasize something is true or real.
  • 실제 경험 (real experience): referring to firsthand or practical experience.

Tips for Learners

Be careful not to confuse '실제' with similar words like '진짜' (real, genuine) which is more colloquial and often used for emphasis in everyday speech. '실제' is more neutral and factual. Also, '실제' is often paired with nouns related to facts or conditions rather than feelings or opinions.

Example Sentences

이론과 실제는 다를 수 있다.

Iron gwa silje neun dareul su itda.

Theory and reality can be different.

실제 상황을 고려해서 계획을 세워야 한다.

Silje sanghwang eul goryeohaseo gyehoeg eul sewaya handa.

You need to make plans considering the actual situation.

그 제품은 광고와 실제 품질이 다르다.

Geu jepum eun gwanggo wa silje pumjil i dareuda.

That product’s advertised quality and actual quality are different.