Meaning and Usage
The Korean word '예고' means 'preannouncement' or 'advance warning.' It is commonly used to indicate that something will happen in the near future and people are being informed ahead of time.
Common Contexts
'예고' is often used in media contexts such as movie trailers (예고편), weather forecasts (기상 예고), or official announcements about upcoming events. It can also be used in everyday situations where advance notice is given, like meetings or appointments.
Collocations and Patterns
- 예고편: movie trailer, a preview shown before the main film.
- 태풍 예고: typhoon warning, used in weather reports.
- 회의 예고: meeting notice, used in business or organizational contexts.
Register and Politeness
'예고' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts depending on the sentence structure and accompanying verbs.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '예고' with '예정' (schedule/plan). '예고' emphasizes the act of notifying in advance, while '예정' refers to the plan or schedule itself. For example, '회의 예고' means notifying about the meeting, whereas '회의 예정' means the meeting is scheduled.