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15 words
Korean word
문제점
Pronunciation
Romanizationmunjejeom
Meaning
- nounproblem
Example
프로젝트에서 문제점을 빨리 찾아야 한다.peu ro jek teu e seo mun je jeo meul ppal li cha ja ya han da
We need to find the problems in the project quickly.
More examples
고장 원인을 조사해 문제점을 파악했다.ko jang wo ni neul cho sa hae mun je jeo meul pa a kaet tta
After investigating the cause of the malfunction, we identified the problem.
Core concept
A specific part of a larger situation where a problem or defect appears.
Common phrases
문제점을 파악하다mun je jeo meul pa a ka da
identify a problem
문제점이 발생하다mun je jeo mi pal saeng ha da
a problem occurs
문제점을 개선하다mun je jeo meul kae seon ha da
address a problem
Similar words
문제munje: A question or situation requiring attention and a way to resolve it.
단점tanjeom: A weak or unfavorable feature of a person or thing.
결점kyeoljeom: A fault in something that prevents it from being perfect or complete.
오류oryu: An incorrect step or result in a process, calculation, or system.
Definition in Korean
어떤 문제 가운데 특히 문제로 지적되는 부분이나 결함.eo tteon mun je ka un de teu ki mun je ro chi jeok ttoe neun pu bu ni na kyeol ham
Word origin
The word combines the Sino-Korean elements for problem and point, creating the idea of a point that can be identified as problematic.
Usage tips
- In workplace discussions, naming a problem is often followed by a proposed improvement or solution so the comment sounds constructive rather than merely critical.
Related words
- 문제munjeproblemnoun
- 문제제기munjejegiraising an issuenoun