Korean word

약점

Pronunciation

Romanizationyakjjeom

Meaning

  • nounweakness

Example

그의 약점은 자신감 부족이다.keu ui yak jjeo meun cha sin gam pu jo gi da

His weakness is a lack of confidence.

Illustration for 약점 (weakness)

More examples

면접에서 그는 약점을 숨기려고 했다.myeon jeo be seo keu neun yak jjeo meul sum gi ryeo go haet tta

At the interview, he tried to hide his weakness.

Core concept

A weak or disadvantageous part of a person, thing, or situation, especially one that can cause trouble.

Common phrases

  • 약점을 드러내다yak jjeo meul teu reo nae da

    reveal a weakness

  • 약점을 숨기다yak jjeo meul sum gi da

    hide a weakness

  • 약점이 있다yak jjeo mi it tta

    have a weakness

Similar words

단점tanjeom: A trait, habit, or feature that makes a person or thing less favorable or useful.
결점kyeoljeom: A noticeable defect or deficiency in a person or thing.
허점heojeom: A gap in a plan, argument, or defense that can be used to cause failure.
취약점chwiyakjjeom: A fragile part of a system or situation that is easily affected by outside forces.

Definition in Korean

사람이나 사물·상황에서 약하거나 불리한 부분을 가리키는 명사.sa ra mi na sa mul sang hwang e seo ya ka geo na pul li han pu bu neul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound combines elements meaning weak and point, giving the memorable idea of a weak point.

Usage tips

  • For interview questions about weaknesses, pairing one with a concrete improvement plan sounds more constructive than simply naming a problem.

Other meanings

  • vulnerabilitynoun
  • flawnoun

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