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실

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Understanding '실'

The Korean noun '실' in this context means 'sense' or 'reason'. It is often used to describe whether a statement, argument, or explanation is logical or meaningful.

Usage in Conversation

When you say something '실이 있다', you mean it makes sense or is reasonable. Conversely, '실이 없다' means it doesn't make sense or lacks logic.

Common Collocations

  • 실이 있다: to make sense, to be reasonable
  • 실이 없다: to not make sense, to be illogical
  • 실이 있다/없다 + 주장/말/설명: used with words like argument, statement, or explanation to evaluate their logic

Nuances and Tips

'실' here is a formal or literary noun, often found in written or formal spoken Korean. It is less common in casual conversation but useful in academic or professional contexts.

Avoid confusing '실' with other homonyms like '실' meaning 'thread' or 'room' (실 as in '회의실'). Context will clarify the meaning.

Using '실' correctly helps express your evaluation of ideas clearly and politely.

Example Sentences

그 말이 전혀 실이 없다.

Geu mari jeonhyeo sili eopda.

That statement doesn't make any sense at all.

이 설명은 실이 있어서 이해하기 쉽다.

I seolmyeongeun sili isseoseo ihaehagi swipda.

This explanation makes sense, so it's easy to understand.

그의 주장은 실이 없어서 설득력이 떨어진다.

Geuui jujangeun sili eopseoseo seoldyeongryeogi tteoreojinda.

His argument lacks sense, so it is unconvincing.