Korean word

여건

Pronunciation

Romanizationyeogeon

Meaning

  • nouncircumstances

Example

개인적인 여건으로 참석하기 어렵습니다.kae in jeo gin yeo geo neu ro cham seo ka gi eo ryeop sseum ni da

It is difficult for me to attend because of personal circumstances.

Illustration for 여건 (circumstances)

More examples

행사 개최 여부는 여건에 따라 결정된다.haeng sa kae choe yeo bu neun yeo geo ne tta ra kyeol jeong doen da

Whether the event will be held will be decided based on the circumstances.

Core concept

The surrounding factors that make an action or decision easier or harder.

Common phrases

  • 여건에 따라yeo geo ne tta ra

    depending on the circumstances

  • 여건을 갖추다yeo geo neul kat chu da

    put the necessary conditions in place

  • 여건이 되다yeo geo ni toe da

    when circumstances permit

Similar words

사정sajeong: Personal circumstances or reasons that affect a person's plans or actions.
상황sanghwang: The overall state of things around an event at a particular time.
형편hyeongpyeon: A person's practical circumstances, especially money, resources, or living conditions.
조건chogeon: A requirement that must be met for an action or result to happen.

Definition in Korean

어떤 행동이나 결정이 가능해지거나 어려워지는 주변의 상황이나 조건을 나타내는 명사.eo tteon haeng dong i na kyeol jeong i ka neung hae ji geo na eo ryeo wo ji neun chu byeo nui sang hwang i na cho geo neul na ta nae neun myeong sa

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean formation combines a component associated with involvement or provision and one meaning a matter, yielding the idea of circumstances connected with an issue.

Usage tips

  • It often appears when assessing whether a plan can go ahead, making it especially useful in formal reports and practical discussions.

Other meanings

  • situationnoun
  • conditionsnoun

Related words

  • 여건상yeogeonsangdue to circumstancesadverb
  • 생활여건saenghwaryeogeonliving conditionsnoun

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