Korean word

현황

Pronunciation

Romanizationhyeonhwang

Meaning

  • nouncurrent situation

Example

현재 현황을 먼저 확인해 주세요.hyeon jae hyeon hwang eul meon jeo hwa gin hae chu se yo

Please check the current situation first.

Illustration for 현황 (current situation)

More examples

배송 현황을 확인해 보니 이미 집 가까이에 도착했어요.pae song hyeon hwang eul hwa gin hae po ni i mi chip ka kka i e to cha kae sseo yo

When I checked the delivery status, I found that the package had already arrived near my home.

Core concept

A snapshot of how things stand now, including problems, changes, and the overall situation.

Common phrases

  • 배송 현황pae song hyeon hwang

    delivery status

  • 현황 알림hyeon hwang al lim

    status notification

Similar words

상황sanghwang: The surrounding conditions and background that shape what happens in a given case.
상태sangtae: The present condition of a person or thing, including feelings or atmosphere.
현재hyeonjae: The present time or point at which something exists or happens.
현실hyeonsil: What is actually happening and the real conditions people must deal with.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일의 지금 상태를 가리키는 명사로, 문제의 유무나 변화 등을 포함한 전반적인 상황을 뜻한다.eo tteon i rui chi geum sang tae reul ka ri ki neun myeong sa ro mun je ui yu mu na pyeon hwa teung eul po ham han cheon ban jeo gin sang hwang eul tteu tan da

Word origin

The Sino-Korean compound combines elements meaning present and circumstances or state, giving the sense of a situation as it stands now.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, this noun sounds more formal than a simple question about how things are, so it appears often in reports, updates, and organized discussions.

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