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제거

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Meaning and Usage

The noun '제거' refers to the act of removing, eliminating, or erasing something unwanted or unnecessary. It is commonly used in formal or technical contexts such as medicine, technology, and cleaning.

Common Collocations

  • '제거하다': to remove or eliminate something actively.
  • '염증 제거': removal of inflammation, often in medical contexts.
  • '바이러스 제거': virus removal, common in IT or health discussions.
  • '불필요한 것 제거': removal of unnecessary things, often related to cleaning or organizing.

Register and Politeness

'제거' is a formal noun and is often paired with the verb '하다' to form a formal verb phrase. It is suitable for written language, official documents, and professional speech.

Usage Tips

When using '제거', it usually implies a deliberate and complete removal rather than a casual or partial one. Avoid confusing it with '없애다', which can be more casual or general. For example, '제거' is preferred when talking about removing a virus or a stain, emphasizing thoroughness.

Common Mistake

Learners sometimes use '제거' in casual conversation where simpler verbs like '빼다' or '없애다' might be more natural. Reserve '제거' for formal or technical contexts to sound more natural.

Example Sentences

이 약은 피부의 염증을 제거하는 데 효과적입니다.

I yak-eun pibu-ui yeomjeung-eul jegeo-haneun de hyogwa-jeogimnida.

This medicine is effective in eliminating skin inflammation.

컴퓨터에서 바이러스를 제거하려면 백신 프로그램을 사용하세요.

Keompyuteo-eseo baireoseu-reul jegeo-haryeomyeon baeksin peurogeuraem-eul sayonghaseyo.

To remove viruses from your computer, use an antivirus program.

불필요한 파일을 제거하면 저장 공간이 늘어납니다.

Bulpiryohan pail-eul jegeo-hamyeon jeojang gonggan-i neureonamnida.

Removing unnecessary files increases storage space.