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전쟁

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Meaning and Usage

The word '전쟁' means 'war' and is used to describe armed conflicts between countries or groups. It is a noun and often appears in historical, political, or social contexts.

Common Collocations

  • 전쟁이 나다 (war breaks out): Used when a war begins.
  • 전쟁을 치르다 (to fight a war): Describes engaging in war.
  • 전쟁 후 (post-war): Refers to the period after a war.

Register and Nuance

'전쟁' is a formal and neutral term. It is used in both spoken and written Korean, especially in news, history, and academic discussions. When talking about personal conflicts, other words are used instead.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '전쟁' with '싸움' (fight), but '전쟁' refers specifically to large-scale armed conflict, not personal or small-scale fights.

Practical Tips

Use '전쟁' when discussing historical events, international relations, or large-scale conflicts. Pair it with verbs like '나다' (to break out), '끝나다' (to end), or nouns like '평화' (peace) to express common ideas related to war.

Example Sentences

그 나라는 오랜 전쟁 끝에 평화를 이루었다.

Geu nara neun oraen jeonjaeng kkeute pyeonghwareul irueotda.

That country achieved peace after a long war.

전쟁으로 인해 많은 사람들이 고통을 겪었다.

Jeonjaeng euro inhae manheun saramdeuri gotongeul gyeokyeotda.

Many people suffered because of the war.

전쟁이 끝나고 나서도 경제 회복에는 시간이 걸렸다.

Jeonjaengi kkeutnago naseodo gyeongje hoebokeneun sigani geollyeotda.

Even after the war ended, it took time for the economy to recover.