Korean Conversation · Level 44
15 words
Korean word
경우
Pronunciation
Romanizationkyeongu
Meaning
- nouncase
Example
그런 경우에는 어쩔 수 없어요.keu reon kyeong u e neun eo jjeol ssu eop sseo yo
In that case, there is nothing we can do.
More examples
경우에 따라 결과가 달라질 수 있습니다.kyeong u e tta ra kyeol gwa ga tal la jil ssu it sseum ni da
The result may vary depending on the case.
Core concept
A particular situation or example that fits a certain set of conditions.
Common phrases
경우에 따라kyeong u e tta ra
depending on the case
대부분의 경우tae bu bu nui kyeong u
in most cases
일반적인 경우il ban jeo gin kyeong u
general case
Similar words
때ttae: A time when an event or action takes place.
상황sanghwang: The overall setting that shapes how an event unfolds.
조건chogeon: A requirement that has to be met before an outcome is possible.
사정sajeong: The personal reasons and outside factors behind a choice or change of plans.
Definition in Korean
어떤 기준이나 상황에 해당하는 구체적인 사례를 가리키는 명사.eo tteon ki ju ni na sang hwang e hae dang ha neun ku che jeo gin sa rye reul ka ri ki neun myeong sa
Word origin
The word comes from a Sino-Korean formation associated with circumstances and encounters, a useful link to its meaning of a specific case.
Usage tips
- The pattern 경우 (gyeongu, "a situation") often points to what happens when a certain condition is true, helping connect that condition with its result.
Other meanings
- instancenoun