Korean Conversation · Level 56
15 words
Korean word
근거
Pronunciation
Romanizationkeungeo
Meaning
- nounbasis
Example
그의 주장에는 근거가 없다.keu ui chu jang e neun keun geo ga eop tta
There is no basis for his claim.
More examples
언론은 그의 주장에 대한 근거를 요구했다.eol lo neun keu ui chu jang e tae han keun geo reul yo gu haet tta
The media demanded evidence for his claim.
Core concept
The material or reasoning that makes an assertion stand up.
Common phrases
근거를 제시하다keun geo reul che si ha da
present evidence
근거가 부족하다keun geo ga pu jo ka da
lack a basis
근거를 확보하다keun geo reul hwak ppo ha da
secure evidence
Similar words
이유iyu: The cause or explanation for an event, choice, or situation.
증거cheunggeo: An object, record, or other clue that helps prove a fact is true.
Definition in Korean
주장이나 판단을 정당화하는 이유나 근거가 되는 자료나 생각.chu jang i na pan da neul cheong dang hwa ha neun i yu na keun geo ga toe neun cha ryo na saeng gak
Word origin
The Sino-Korean word combines elements meaning foundation and something to rely on, giving it the sense of support for a conclusion.
Usage tips
- English speakers can use this word for both documents and reasoning, so it is useful when discussing why an opinion deserves acceptance rather than merely stating the opinion.
Other meanings
- evidencenoun
- reasonnoun
Opposites
- 무근mugeunlack of basisnoun
Related words
- 근거자료keungeojaryosupporting evidencenoun