Korean word

단점

Pronunciation

Romanizationtanjeom

Meaning

  • noundisadvantage

Example

이 제품의 단점은 배터리가 빨리 닳는 것이다.i che pu mui tan jeo meun pae teo ri ga ppal li tal leun keo si da

The disadvantage of this product is that its battery drains quickly.

Illustration for 단점 (disadvantage)

More examples

이 팀의 단점은 소통이 잘 안 되는 것이다.i ti mui tan jeo meun so tong i chal an toe neun keo si da

This team's shortcoming is that communication is poor.

Core concept

A feature that reduces the value or usefulness of an otherwise acceptable person or thing.

Common phrases

  • 단점이 있다tan jeo mi it tta

    have a shortcoming

  • 단점을 보완하다tan jeo meul po wan ha da

    compensate for a shortcoming

  • 가장 큰 단점ka jang keun tan jeom

    greatest shortcoming

Similar words

결점kyeoljeom: An incomplete or imperfect part of an object or idea that keeps it from being fully sound.
약점yakjjeom: A weak part of a person, ability, or situation that creates a disadvantage.
결함kyeolham: A technical fault that keeps a product, machine, or system from working properly.
흠heum: A small visible mark or imperfection that mars an otherwise complete appearance or result.

Definition in Korean

어떤 사람이나 물건에서 부족하거나 불리한 점을 가리키는 말.eo tteon sa ra mi na mul geo ne seo pu jo ka geo na pul li han cheo meul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

Its meaning comes from joining the Sino-Korean ideas of a short part and a point, which developed into the idea of a flaw or disadvantage.

Usage tips

  • When discussing people, direct criticism can sound strong in English too, so neutral phrases such as an area for improvement often sound more considerate.

Other meanings

  • shortcomingnoun
  • weaknessnoun

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