TOPIK · Level 344
15 words
Korean word
위험성
Pronunciation
Romanizationwiheomseong
Meaning
- noundanger
Example
이 기계는 위험성이 높다.i ki gye neun wi heom seong i nop tta
This machine is very dangerous.
More examples
사전 점검으로 위험성을 줄일 수 있다.sa jeon cheom geo meu ro wi heom seong eul chu ril ssu it tta
A preliminary inspection can reduce the risk.
Core concept
The degree to which something may cause harm or damage.
Common phrases
위험성이 낮다wi heom seong i nat tta
low risk
위험성을 증가시키다wi heom seong eul cheung ga si ki da
increase risk
위험성을 최소화하다wi heom seong eul choe so hwa ha da
minimize risk
위험성을 고려하다wi heom seong eul ko ryeo ha da
consider risk
Similar words
위험wiheom: A dangerous condition or situation in which harm may occur.
Definition in Korean
사람이나 물건에 해를 끼치거나 손상시킬 가능성이나 그 정도sa ra mi na mul geo ne hae reul kki chi geo na son sang si kil kka neung seong i na keu cheong do
Word origin
The noun combines 위험 (wiheom, "danger") with 성 (seong, "quality or property") to name the quality and degree of being dangerous.
Usage tips
- Its noun form suits formal safety assessments and technical writing, while casual speech usually uses a more conversational expression.