Korean word

감소

Pronunciation

Romanizationkamso

Meaning

  • noundecrease

Example

인구 감소가 심각한 문제입니다.in gu kam so ga sim ga kan mun je im ni da

The decrease in the population is a serious problem.

Illustration for 감소 (decrease)

More examples

최근 매출 감소로 회사가 걱정하고 있다.choe geun mae chul kam so ro hoe sa ga keok jjeong ha go it tta

The company is worried about the recent decrease in sales.

Core concept

A measured amount or number moves downward to a lower level.

Common phrases

  • 인구 감소in gu kam so

    population decrease

  • 매출 감소mae chul kam so

    decrease in sales

  • 체중 감소che jung kam so

    weight loss

Similar words

줄어듦chureodeum: The process in which an amount or count becomes less.
하락harak: A numerical value or ranking moves to a lower position.
축소chuksso: Making the size, range, or scale of something smaller.

Definition in Korean

어떤 대상의 수치나 양이 줄어들어 이전보다 낮은 수준이 된 상태를 가리키는 명사.eo tteon tae sang ui su chi na yang i chu reo deu reo i jeon bo da na jeun su ju ni toen sang tae reul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines ideas of reduction and smallness to express a decrease in amount or scale.

Usage tips

  • It is common in reports and news about measured trends, such as population, sales, or output, so it sounds more formal and data-focused than everyday wording.

Other meanings

  • dropnoun
  • shrinkagenoun

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