Korean word

요인

Pronunciation

Romanizationyoin

Meaning

nounfactor

Example

교통사고의 요인은 과속과 음주운전이었다.kyo tong sa go ui yo i neun kwa sok kkwa eum ju un jeo ni eot tta

The factors leading to the traffic accident were speeding and drunk driving.

More examples

유전적 요인이 큰 영향을 미친다.yu jeon jeok yo i ni keun yeong hyang eul mi chin da

Genetic factors have a major influence.

Core concept

A single part of a larger set of conditions that leads toward an outcome.

Common phrases

유전적 요인yu jeon jeok yo in
genetic factor
환경적 요인hwan gyeong jeok yo in
environmental factor
요인을 줄이다yo i neul chu ri da
reduce factors

Similar words

원인wonin: The direct source that makes a result or condition happen.
이유iyu: The explanation for an action, event, or situation.
요소yoso: A basic part that helps make up a larger whole.

Definition in Korean

사건이나 현상이 발생하는 데 기여하는 여러 요소 가운데 하나로 지목되는 원인sa geo ni na hyeon sang i pal saeng ha neun te ki yeo ha neun yeo reo yo so ka un de ha na ro chi mok ttoe neun wo nin

Word origin

The word is built from Sino-Korean elements connected with importance and cause, which makes its meaning easy to link to a significant contributor.

Usage tips

This noun is especially useful when reading surveys or reports that compare several conditions and their effects.

Opposites

결과kyeolgwaresultnoun

Related words

주요요인chuyoyoinmajor factornoun