보충

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '보충' primarily means 'supplement' or 'replenishment.' It can refer to adding something that is missing or insufficient, such as explanations, budgets, or personnel. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

Common Contexts

  • Academic settings: '보충 설명' (supplementary explanation) is often used when clarifying or adding information.
  • Financial contexts: '보충 예산' (supplementary budget) refers to additional funds needed.
  • Military or organizational contexts: '보충' can mean recruiting or replenishing personnel.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 보충 설명: supplementary explanation, used when clarifying or adding details.
  • 보충 예산: supplementary budget, used when the original budget is insufficient.
  • 신병 보충: recruitment of new soldiers, used in military contexts.

Usage Notes

'보충' is a noun and often combined with other nouns to specify what is being supplemented. It is not a verb by itself but can be part of compound verbs like '보충하다' (to supplement). Learners sometimes confuse '보충' with '보충하다'; remember that '보충' is the noun form.

Using '보충' implies that something is lacking or incomplete and needs to be added or replenished. It is a useful word for formal discussions about resources, explanations, or personnel.

Example Sentences

수업 중에 이해가 안 되는 부분은 보충 설명을 해 주세요.

Sueop junge ihaega an doeneun bubeun eun bochung seolmyeongeul hae juseyo.

Please give supplementary explanations for the parts I don't understand during the class.

이번 달 예산이 부족해서 보충 예산을 신청해야 합니다.

Ibeon dal yesani bujokhaeseo bochung yesaneul sincheonghaeya hamnida.

The budget for this month is insufficient, so we need to apply for a supplementary budget.

군대에 신병 보충이 필요하다.

Gundaee sinbyeong bochungi piryohada.

The military needs to recruit new soldiers.