Korean Conversation · Level 127
15 words
Korean word
위협
Pronunciation
Romanizationwihyeop
Meaning
- nounthreat
Example
그는 우리 팀에 위협이 되고 있다.keu neun u ri ti me wi hyeo bi toe go it tta
He is becoming a threat to our team.
More examples
그 회사는 해킹의 위협에 직면했다.keu hoe sa neun hae king ui wi hyeo be ching myeon haet tta
The company faced the threat of hacking.
Core concept
Something with enough potential power to harm people or damage their interests and create fear.
Common phrases
위협이 되다wi hyeo bi toe da
become a threat
위협을 느끼다wi hyeo beul neu kki da
feel threatened
위협에 처하다wi hyeo be cheo ha da
be under threat
Similar words
위험wiheom: The chance that people or things will suffer harm or damage.
협박hyeopppak: Pressure using frightening words or actions to force someone to do something.
위기wigi: A difficult turning point where serious problems threaten continued stability.
Definition in Korean
사람이나 상황이 해를 주거나 손해를 입힐 가능성이 있어 두려움이나 경계심을 느끼게 하는 것.sa ra mi na sang hwang i hae reul chu geo na son hae reul i pil kka neung seong i i sseo tu ryeo u mi na kyeong gye si meul neu kki ge ha neun keot
Word origin
Formed from 위 (wi, "might") and 협 (hyeop, "to frighten or pressure"), the Sino-Korean word 위협 (wihyeop, "threat") pictures force that makes others wary.
Usage tips
- For English-speaking learners, the useful range is wider than direct personal intimidation because Korean also uses this noun for risks to groups, plans, or safety.
Other meanings
- intimidationnoun
Opposites
- 안전anjeonsafetynoun
Related words
- 위협하다wihyeopadathreatenverb
- 위협적wihyeopjjeokthreateningadjective
- 위협감wihyeopkkamsense of threatnoun