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여건

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Understanding '여건'

The Korean word '여건' refers to the conditions or circumstances surrounding a situation. It is often used to describe the environmental or situational factors that influence outcomes, such as business success, project feasibility, or personal decisions.

Usage and Nuance

'여건' is a formal noun commonly used in both spoken and written Korean, especially in professional, academic, or official contexts. When speakers use '여건', they imply that certain external factors or prerequisites must be met for something to happen or be successful.

Common Collocations

  • 여건이 좋다: to have good conditions; used when the environment or situation is favorable.
  • 여건을 마련하다: to prepare or create conditions; often used when setting up prerequisites.
  • 여건이 허락하다/안 하다: conditions allow or do not allow; expressing whether circumstances permit an action.

Tips for Learners

A common confusion is mixing '여건' with '조건'. While both can mean 'condition', '조건' often refers to specific requirements or terms, whereas '여건' emphasizes the overall environment or situation. Use '여건' when talking about broader circumstances rather than explicit stipulations.

Example Sentences

여건이 좋으면 사업이 성공할 가능성이 높다.

Yeogeoni joheumyeon saeobi seonggonghal ganeunseongi nopda.

If the conditions are good, the business is more likely to succeed.

이 프로젝트를 진행하기 위한 여건을 마련해야 한다.

I peurojekteureul jinhaenghagi wihan yeogeoneul maryeonhaeya handa.

We need to prepare the conditions to proceed with this project.

여건이 허락하지 않아서 여행을 취소했다.

Yeogeoni heollakaji anaseo yeohaengeul chwisohaetta.

I canceled the trip because the circumstances did not allow it.