Korean Conversation · Level 215
15 words
Korean word
불이익
Pronunciation
Romanizationpuriik
Meaning
- noundisadvantage
Example
늦게 신청하면 불이익을 받을 수 있어.neut kke sin cheong ha myeon pu ri i geul pa deul ssu i sseo
If you apply late, you may be at a disadvantage.
More examples
더 좋은 조건을 위해 잠시 불이익을 감수했다.teo cho eun cho geo neul wi hae cham si pu ri i geul kam su haet tta
I accepted a temporary disadvantage to get better terms.
Core concept
An unfavorable consequence that reduces a benefit or leads to less favorable treatment.
Common phrases
불이익을 당하다pu ri i geul tang ha da
suffer a disadvantage
불이익을 겪다pu ri i geul kyeok tta
experience a disadvantage
불이익을 감수하다pu ri i geul kam su ha da
accept a disadvantage
Similar words
손해sonhae: A loss of possessions, profit, chances, or other value through an action or situation.
피해pihae: The physical, material, or status-related harm left by an accident, crime, or disaster.
손실sonsil: The amount by which property, wealth, or value becomes smaller.
불리함pulliham: The condition of having less favorable terms or a weaker position.
Definition in Korean
어떤 행동이나 상황 때문에 손해를 보거나 불리한 처우를 당하는 상태eo tteon haeng dong i na sang hwang ttae mu ne son hae reul po geo na pul li han cheo u reul tang ha neun sang tae
Word origin
As a Sino-Korean formation, it joins the idea of negation with the idea of benefit to name an adverse outcome.
Usage tips
- This word is useful for formal warnings because it describes the consequence of an action rather than simply saying that the action is difficult.