불운
불운 is a word that describes having bad luck or experiencing a difficult situation.
Explanation at your level:
불운 means bad luck. If you lose your game, you can say it is 불운. It is a simple word for sad or unlucky times.
When you have 불운, things go wrong. For example, if you study hard but fail the test, it is a kind of 불운. It is used to talk about bad things happening.
불운 is used to describe misfortune. It is common to say '불운이 따르다' when someone has a bad day. It is more formal than just saying 'bad luck'.
In B2, you use 불운 to describe complex situations. It is often used in news or literature to explain why a character or person failed despite their best efforts.
At the C1 level, 불운 is used to discuss fate and circumstances. It often implies a sense of inevitability. You might use it in essays to contrast with '성공' (success) or '행운' (good luck).
The term 불운 carries a philosophical weight in C2 contexts. It relates to the concept of '운명' (fate). It is used to analyze historical events or deep personal tragedies with nuance and gravity.
واژه در 30 ثانیه
- Means bad luck.
- Sino-Korean origin.
- Used for misfortune.
- Antonym is 행운.
Hey there! Let's talk about 불운. In Korean, this word is used to describe bad luck or misfortune. Think of it as the opposite of good fortune or luck.
When someone experiences 불운, it means they are going through a tough time where things just aren't working out in their favor. It’s not necessarily about being a bad person; sometimes, life just throws us a curveball! It’s a very common word used in both casual conversations and formal writing to describe negative outcomes.
The word 불운 is a Sino-Korean word, which means it is derived from Chinese characters (Hanja). Specifically, it is composed of 불 (不), meaning 'not' or 'no', and 운 (運), meaning 'luck' or 'fortune'.
By combining these two, the literal meaning becomes 'no luck'. This structure is very common in Korean vocabulary. It evolved over centuries as scholars integrated Chinese concepts into the Korean language to express abstract ideas like fate and fortune. It has remained a stable and widely understood term throughout modern Korean history.
You will often hear 불운 used in phrases like '불운이 겹치다' (bad luck overlaps/compounds). It is used when someone hits a streak of bad luck.
In formal settings, you might see it in news reports describing a '불운한 사고' (an unfortunate accident). It is a versatile word, but keep in mind it carries a slightly heavy or serious tone. Don't use it for minor inconveniences like missing a bus; save it for more significant moments of misfortune.
1. 불운의 연속: A streak of bad luck. Example: '그는 불운의 연속을 겪고 있다.' (He is experiencing a streak of bad luck.)
2. 불운을 탓하다: To blame bad luck. Example: '자신의 불운을 탓하지 마라.' (Don't blame your bad luck.)
3. 불운을 피하다: To avoid bad luck. Example: '그는 기적적으로 불운을 피했다.' (He miraculously avoided misfortune.)
4. 불운이 따르다: Bad luck follows someone. Example: '왜 나에게만 불운이 따를까?' (Why does bad luck only follow me?)
5. 불운을 씻어내다: To wash away bad luck. Example: '새해에는 불운을 씻어내고 싶다.' (I want to wash away my bad luck in the new year.)
불운 is a noun and does not have plural forms in Korean. It is often used with particles like '이' (subject) or '을' (object).
Pronunciation: It is pronounced [불운]. The 'ㄹ' sound is a liquid consonant, and the '운' has a clear nasal ending. Rhyming words in Korean include '군' (military) or '순' (order), though these are unrelated in meaning. Focus on the smooth transition between the two syllables.
Fun Fact
It is a direct combination of two distinct concepts.
Pronunciation Guide
Korean phonetics apply.
Korean phonetics apply.
Common Errors
- Mispronouncing ㄹ
- Flat tone
- Incorrect vowel length
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy to read
Easy to write
Easy to say
Easy to hear
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
پیشرفته
Grammar to Know
Particle usage
불운이
Examples by Level
불운이 있었어요.
Bad luck existed.
Simple past tense.
불운한 날이에요.
그는 불운해요.
불운을 피하세요.
불운이 찾아왔어요.
불운은 끝났어요.
불운을 믿나요?
불운이 계속돼요.
불운은 싫어요.
불운이 겹쳐서 힘들어요.
그 사고는 불운이었어요.
불운을 탓하지 마세요.
그는 불운의 아이콘이에요.
불운을 극복해야 해요.
불운이 따르는 사람인가 봐요.
불운한 운명이에요.
불운을 씻어내고 싶어요.
그의 실패는 불운 때문이었어요.
불운이 그를 따라다녔어요.
불운의 연속은 정말 힘들죠.
그는 불운을 운명으로 받아들였어요.
불운한 상황이 발생했어요.
불운을 피할 방법은 없나요?
그의 불운은 모두를 슬프게 했어요.
불운이 행운으로 바뀌길 바라요.
그는 불운의 굴레에서 벗어나지 못했다.
불운한 시대적 배경이 그를 괴롭혔다.
불운을 기회로 바꾸는 지혜가 필요하다.
그의 불운은 단순한 우연이 아니었다.
불운의 그림자가 그를 덮쳤다.
불운한 선택이 결국 파국을 불렀다.
불운을 탓하는 것은 나약한 태도다.
그는 불운을 딛고 일어섰다.
그의 생애는 불운의 연속이라 할 만큼 비극적이었다.
불운한 운명에 굴복하지 않는 의지가 돋보였다.
불운의 늪에서 허우적대는 모습이 안타까웠다.
불운을 정면으로 돌파하는 용기가 필요하다.
그의 불운은 역사적 필연으로 해석된다.
불운한 환경 속에서도 그는 희망을 잃지 않았다.
불운의 굴레를 끊어내는 것은 쉽지 않다.
불운을 철학적으로 고찰할 필요가 있다.
ترکیبهای رایج
Idioms & Expressions
"불운의 아이콘"
someone who is always unlucky
그는 우리 반의 불운의 아이콘이다.
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Easily Confused
Both start with 불
불운 is luck, 불행 is happiness
불운한 사고 vs 불행한 인생
Sentence Patterns
불운이 + verb
불운이 겹쳤다.
خانواده کلمه
Nouns
Adjectives
مرتبط
How to Use It
7
Formality Scale
اشتباهات رایج
불운 is for luck, 불행 is for general unhappiness.
Tips
Break it down
Remember 불 (No) + 운 (Luck).
Context matters
Use it for significant bad events.
K-Drama usage
Listen for it in sad scenes.
Particles
Use with 이/가.
Clear syllables
Say it clearly.
Don't confuse
Don't use it for sadness.
Hanja origin
It's Sino-Korean.
Flashcards
Use with antonyms.
Sentence building
Practice daily.
Listening
Watch news.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
불 (No) + 운 (Luck)
Visual Association
A black cat crossing the path.
Word Web
چالش
Write three sentences about a bad day using the word.
ریشه کلمه
Sino-Korean
Original meaning: Not luck
بافت فرهنگی
None.
Directly maps to 'bad luck' or 'misfortune'.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Daily life
- 불운이 겹치다
- 불운한 날
- 불운을 피하다
Conversation Starters
"오늘 불운한 일이 있었나요?"
"불운을 믿으시나요?"
"불운을 어떻게 극복하세요?"
"불운과 행운 중 무엇이 더 중요할까요?"
"최근에 겪은 불운에 대해 말해주세요."
Journal Prompts
Write about a time you had bad luck.
How do you handle 불운?
Is 불운 just a coincidence?
Can you change your 불운?
سوالات متداول
9 سوالIt is used in both formal and daily contexts.
خودت رو بسنج
오늘 정말 ___이 따르네.
Context implies bad luck.
What is the opposite of 불운?
행운 is good luck.
불운 means good luck.
It means bad luck.
Word
معنی
Direct translation.
불운이 겹쳐서 힘들다.
امتیاز: /5
Summary
불운 is the perfect word to describe those days when nothing seems to go right.
- Means bad luck.
- Sino-Korean origin.
- Used for misfortune.
- Antonym is 행운.
Break it down
Remember 불 (No) + 운 (Luck).
Context matters
Use it for significant bad events.
K-Drama usage
Listen for it in sad scenes.
Particles
Use with 이/가.
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받아들이다
A2To accept, to embrace, to take in.
아파하다
A2To feel pain or sorrow.
감탄스럽다
A2To be admirable or wonderful; to inspire awe.
감탄
A2Admiration or marvel; a feeling of wonder.
감탄하다
A2To admire or to marvel; to express wonder.
기특하다
B1Admirable for a good deed or thought; commendable.
충고
B1Guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action; advice.
애정
B1Affection; a gentle feeling of fondness or liking.
애틋하다
B2To be tender, fond, or wistful.
살갑다
B2To be warm, friendly, affectionate.
