Korean word

내구성

Pronunciation

Romanizationnaeguseong

Meaning

  • noundurability

Example

옷은 자주 빨면 내구성이 약해져요.o seun cha ju ppal myeon nae gu seong i ya kae jeo yo

Clothes become less durable if they are washed often.

Illustration for 내구성 (durability)

More examples

이 가방은 내구성이 좋아서 오래 사용할 수 있어요.i ka bang eun nae gu seong i cho a seo o rae sa yong hal ssu i sseo yo

This bag is durable, so you can use it for a long time.

Core concept

The ability of an object to keep its performance and appearance through repeated use and over time.

Common phrases

  • 내구성이 좋다nae gu seong i cho ta

    high durability

  • 내구성이 약하다nae gu seong i ya ka da

    low durability

Similar words

튼튼함teunteunham: Strength that makes something hard to damage through force or sudden impact.
견고함kyeongoham: A solidly built state that keeps parts firmly joined and prevents collapse.
내구력naeguryeok: The ability to endure demanding use and pressure for a long time.
수명sumyeong: The period during which a product continues to exist or work.

Definition in Korean

여러 번 사용하거나 시간이 지나도 본래의 성능과 모습을 유지하는 특징yeo reo peon sa yong ha geo na si ga ni chi na do pol lae ui seong neung gwa mo seu beul yu ji ha neun teuk jjing

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word combines elements meaning withstand, a long time, and quality, pointing to a quality that lasts.

Usage tips

  • Seeing this word in a product description signals that the item is being judged by how well it holds up in regular use, not just by its appearance when new.

Opposites

  • 취약성chwiyaksseongvulnerabilitynoun

Related words

  • 내구력naeguryeokdurabilitynoun

Word lists with this word