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테러

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '테러' (tereo) specifically refers to acts of terrorism or terror attacks. It is a loanword from English and is used in formal and news contexts to describe violent acts intended to cause fear or political pressure.

Common Contexts

You will often see '테러' in news reports, political discussions, and security-related conversations. It is commonly paired with words like '공격' (attack), '예방' (prevention), and '테러리스트' (terrorist).

Collocations and Patterns

  • 테러 공격 (terror attack): used to describe an act of terrorism.
  • 테러 예방 (terror prevention): measures taken to stop terrorism.
  • 테러리스트 (terrorist): the person or group committing terrorism.

Register and Nuance

'테러' is a formal term and is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing serious topics. It carries a strong negative connotation related to violence and fear.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '테러' with general violence or crime, but '테러' specifically implies politically or ideologically motivated violence intended to instill terror. Avoid using it for ordinary crimes or accidents.

Example Sentences

그 도시는 최근에 여러 차례 테러 공격을 받았다.

Geu dosineun choegeune yeoreo chare teleo gonggyeogeul badasda.

That city has recently suffered several terrorist attacks.

테러를 예방하기 위해 정부가 보안 대책을 강화했다.

Tereoreul yebanghagi wihae jeongbuga boan daechageul ganghwahaetda.

The government strengthened security measures to prevent terrorism.

테러리스트들은 인질을 잡고 협상을 요구했다.

Tereoriseuteudeureun injireul japgo hyeopsangeul yoguhaetda.

The terrorists took hostages and demanded negotiations.