Level 5

-관

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Usage of the suffix '-관'

The suffix '-관' is commonly attached to nouns to indicate a relation or connection to the root word. It often translates to '-related', '-management', or '-concern' in English depending on context.

Common contexts

'-관' appears in words related to management (관리), relations (관계), views or perspectives (관점), and institutions (관청). It is a formal suffix often used in academic, official, or technical vocabulary.

Collocations and patterns

  • 환경과 관련 (related to environment): used to express connection or relevance.
  • 건강관리 (health management): refers to the act or system of managing health.
  • 관객 (audience): derived from 관, meaning related to viewing or spectators.

Notes for learners

This suffix is not used alone but always attached to a noun. It helps form compound nouns that express abstract concepts or institutional terms. Avoid confusing '-관' with similar-sounding words; focus on its function as a relational suffix.

Example Sentences

이 문제는 환경과 관련이 깊다.

I munjeneun hwangyeongwa gwanryeoni gipda.

This issue is closely related to the environment.

그는 건강관리에 신경을 많이 쓴다.

Geuneun geongang gwanrire singyeongeul mani sseunda.

He pays a lot of attention to health management.

관객들의 반응이 매우 뜨거웠다.

Gwangyaegdeului baneungi maeu tteugeowotda.

The audience's reaction was very enthusiastic.