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근거

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Understanding '근거' (Geungeo)

'근거' means 'basis' or 'foundation' and is commonly used to refer to the evidence or grounds supporting a statement, claim, or argument. It is a formal noun often found in academic, legal, or professional contexts.

Usage and Nuance

When you use '근거', you imply that there is a logical or factual support behind what is being said. It is important in discussions or debates to provide '근거' to make your argument convincing.

Common Collocations

  • 근거가 없다: to have no basis or evidence
  • 근거를 제시하다: to present evidence or grounds
  • 근거로 삼다: to take something as a basis

These collocations are frequently used when discussing facts, opinions, or legal matters.

Register and Politeness

'근거' is a neutral, formal noun and is appropriate in both written and spoken Korean, especially in formal or academic settings.

Common Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse '근거' with '이유' (reason). While '이유' explains why something happens, '근거' specifically refers to the evidence or foundation supporting a claim. Always use '근거' when emphasizing proof or factual support.

Example Sentences

그의 주장은 명확한 근거가 없다.

Geuui jujang-eun myeonghwakhan geungeoga eopda.

His claim has no clear basis.

근거를 제시하지 않고 의견을 말하면 설득력이 떨어진다.

Geungeoreul jesihaji anko uigyeon-eul malhamyeon seoldullyeogi tteoreojinda.

If you express an opinion without presenting evidence, it loses persuasiveness.

이 보고서는 통계 자료를 근거로 작성되었다.

I bogoseoneun tonggye jaryoreul geungeoro jakseongdoeeotda.

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