TOPIK · Level 230
15 words
Korean word
압력
Pronunciation
Romanizationamnyeok
Meaning
- nounpressure
Example
상사가 직원에게 압력을 가했어요.sang sa ga chi gwo ne ge am nyeo geul ka hae sseo yo
The boss put pressure on the employee.
More examples
샤워기 압력이 약해서 물이 잘 안 나와요.sya wo gi am nyeo gi ya kae seo mu ri chal an na wa yo
The shower has low water pressure, so the water does not come out properly.
Core concept
A force applied from outside can either press on matter or push people toward a decision or action.
Common phrases
압력이 강하다am nyeo gi kang ha da
strong pressure
압력이 약하다am nyeo gi ya ka da
weak pressure
압력을 줄이다am nyeo geul chu ri da
reduce pressure
Similar words
압박apppak: Strong outside force that weighs heavily on the mind or body.
강요kangyo: A forceful demand that makes someone do something against their wishes.
부담pudam: A responsibility, cost, or expectation that feels heavy to carry.
간섭kanseop: Unwanted involvement in another person's actions or decisions.
Definition in Korean
대상이나 상황에 외부에서 가해져 그 상태나 행동을 바꾸는 누르는 힘이나 영향tae sang i na sang hwang e oe bu e seo ka hae jeo keu sang tae na haeng dong eul pa kku neun nu reu neun hi mi na yeong hyang
Word origin
The Sino-Korean form combines a press-related element with the element for force, creating a term that applies to both material force and forceful influence.
Usage tips
- For English speakers, pressure is not the same as stress: pressure is the outside demand or force, while stress is the strain it may cause.
Opposites
- 여유yeoyuleewaynoun
Related words
- 압력밥솥amnyeokppapssotpressure cookernoun
- 공기압konggiapair pressurenoun