Korean word

연관

Pronunciation

Romanizationyeongwan

Meaning

  • nounrelation

Example

이 결과는 그 이론과 연관이 있다.i kyeol gwa neun keu i ron gwa yeon gwa ni it tta

This result is related to that theory.

Illustration for 연관 (relation)

More examples

이번 연구는 사회적 요인과의 밀접한 연관을 시사한다.i beon yeon gu neun sa hoe jeok yo in gwa ui mil jeo pan yeon gwa neul si sa han da

This study suggests a close connection with social factors.

Core concept

A bridge between things that share a relevant quality, idea, or cause.

Common phrases

  • 밀접한 연관mil jeo pan yeon gwan

    close connection

Similar words

관련kwallyeon: A connection tying a person, event, or matter to another matter or situation.
연관성yeongwanseong: The extent to which two matters are connected or relevant.
관계kwangye: A relationship linking people or things through contact or mutual influence.

Definition in Korean

어떤 대상들이 성격이나 내용, 원인 등에서 서로 관계가 있음을 나타내는 명사.eo tteon tae sang deu ri seong gyeo gi na nae yong wo nin teung e seo seo ro kwan gye ga i sseu meul na ta nae neun myeong sa

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean parts point to things being joined and connected, so the word suggests a real link rather than simple closeness.

Usage tips

  • English relation can sound broad, while this Korean noun is especially useful when explaining why two facts or ideas belong together.

Opposites

Related words

  • 연관성yeongwanseongconnectionnoun
  • 연관시키다yeongwansikidaassociateverb

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