불공평하다
When something is 불공평하다, it means there's a lack of fairness or equality. This word describes situations, decisions, or outcomes that are unjust or biased, often leading to a sense of injustice. For example, if a rule applies differently to various people without good reason, that rule could be described as 불공평하다. It's a common term used to express discontent when things don't seem right or equitable.
불공평하다 در ۳۰ ثانیه
- unfair
- unjust
- biased
§ What does 불공평하다 mean?
불공평하다 (bulgongpyeonghada) is a common Korean adjective that directly translates to "to be unfair," "to be unjust," or "to be biased." It's a fundamental word for expressing dissatisfaction or a sense of inequality in various situations. When you encounter a situation, decision, or treatment that doesn't seem right or equal, this is the word you'll reach for. It's often used when comparing two or more things and finding that they are not equal in a way that feels wrong.
- DEFINITION
- To be unfair, unjust, or biased.
Think of it this way: if someone gets more of something good, or less of something bad, than someone else, and there's no good reason for it, then it's 불공평하다. It's a word that carries a strong emotional weight, often implying a sense of injustice or wrongness.
§ When do people use 불공평하다?
People use 불공평하다 in a wide variety of daily situations. Here are some common scenarios:
- When talking about rules or systems: If a rule seems to favor one group over another, or a system doesn't treat everyone equally, it's 불공평하다. For example, a grading system that gives one student an unfair advantage.
- When discussing treatment of individuals: If someone is treated differently, especially in a negative way, without a proper reason, it's considered 불공평하다. Imagine two employees doing the same work, but one gets paid significantly less.
- In games or competitions: If the conditions of a game or competition are not equal for all participants, people will often say it's 불공평하다. For instance, if one team has a clear advantage due to a rule technicality.
- In distribution of resources: When resources, such as food, money, or opportunities, are not distributed equally or justly, the situation is described as 불공평하다.
- In social commentary: You'll often hear or read 불공평하다 when people are discussing social issues, politics, or economic disparities where certain groups are at a disadvantage.
It's important to remember that 불공평하다 isn't just about simple inequality. It's about an inequality that feels morally wrong or unjust. It often implies a desire for things to be more balanced and fair.
이것은 정말 불공평하다고 생각해요. (I think this is really unfair.)
그의 대우는 불공평했습니다. (His treatment was unfair.)
세금 제도가 너무 불공평해요. (The tax system is too unfair.)
You can use 불공평하다 in both formal and informal contexts, depending on how you conjugate it. For example, 불공평합니다 (bulgongpyeonghamnida) would be more formal, while 불공평해요 (bulgongpyeonghaeyo) is commonly used in everyday conversations. The core meaning remains the same, expressing a strong sentiment against injustice or bias.
Understanding 불공평하다 is key to expressing your opinions about fairness and justice in Korean. It's a word that allows you to articulate when something doesn't sit right with you, making it an essential part of your Korean vocabulary from the A1 level.
نکته جالب
The '불' (bul) prefix means 'not' or 'un-', and '공평하다' (gongpyeonghada) means 'to be fair' or 'impartial'.
مثالها بر اساس سطح
시험 결과는 불공평했어요. 어떤 학생들은 너무 많은 힌트를 받았어요.
The test results were unfair. Some students got too many hints.
그녀는 승진 기회가 불공평하다고 생각했어요. 남자 동료들만 고려되었거든요.
She thought the promotion opportunities were unfair. Only male colleagues were considered.
심판의 결정은 불공평했어요. 우리 팀에게만 불리한 판정을 내렸어요.
The referee's decision was unfair. They only made calls against our team.
사회 시스템이 불공평하다고 느끼는 사람들이 많아요. 부유한 사람들에게만 유리하게 되어있죠.
Many people feel the social system is unfair. It's set up to favor only the wealthy.
숙제를 너무 많이 주는 것은 불공평해요. 다른 과목들도 해야 할 게 많아요.
Giving too much homework is unfair. We have a lot to do for other subjects too.
회사 정책이 불공평하게 느껴져요. 신입 직원들에게만 더 많은 업무를 시키는 것 같아요.
The company policy feels unfair. It seems like only new employees are given more work.
부모님은 형과 저를 다르게 대우해서 불공평하다고 생각했어요.
I thought it was unfair because my parents treated my brother and me differently.
그 선생님은 특정 학생들에게만 편애해서 수업이 불공평하게 진행되었어요.
That teacher showed favoritism to certain students, so the class was conducted unfairly.
시험 결과는 불공평했어요. 왜냐하면 몇몇 학생들은 미리 질문을 알고 있었거든요.
The exam results were unfair because some students already knew the questions.
불공평하다 is conjugated to 불공평했어요 (past tense, polite) and used with 왜냐하면 (because) to provide a reason.
회사는 여전히 여성 직원에게 남성 직원보다 급여를 적게 주는 불공평한 정책을 가지고 있어요.
The company still has an unfair policy of paying female employees less than male employees.
불공평한 (unfair) is used as an adjective modifying 정책 (policy).
그의 불공평한 대우에 항의했지만, 아무도 들어주지 않았어요.
I protested his unfair treatment, but no one listened.
불공평한 대우 (unfair treatment) uses 불공평하다 as an adjective.
사회 시스템이 불공평하게 느껴질 때가 많아요. 특히 기회에 있어서요.
It often feels like the social system is unfair, especially when it comes to opportunities.
불공평하게 느껴질 때 (when it feels unfair) uses the adverbial form 불공평하게.
심판의 결정은 명백히 불공평했습니다. 우리 팀은 페널티를 받아야 할 이유가 없었어요.
The referee's decision was clearly unfair. Our team had no reason to receive a penalty.
불공평했습니다 (was unfair) is the formal past tense of 불공평하다, combined with 명백히 (clearly).
동료들에게 똑같은 업무를 시키면서도 임금 차이가 나는 건 정말 불공평해요.
It's truly unfair that there's a wage difference when colleagues are doing the same work.
불공평해요 (it's unfair) is a polite declarative form.
그녀는 자신에게 주어진 기회가 다른 사람들에게 비해 불공평하다고 생각했어요.
She thought the opportunities given to her were unfair compared to others.
불공평하다고 생각했어요 (thought it was unfair) uses the indirect quotation form -다고 생각하다.
정부가 특정 기업에만 혜택을 주는 것은 다른 기업들에게 매우 불공평한 처사입니다.
It is a very unfair action for the government to give benefits only to specific companies for other companies.
불공평한 처사 (unfair action) uses 불공평하다 as an adjective, describing the action.
그의 해고는 명백히 불공평하다며 노조가 즉각 반발하고 나섰다.
His dismissal was clearly unfair, and the union immediately protested.
명백히 (clearly) modifies 불공평하다.
이번 평가 기준은 특정 부서에만 유리하게 작용하여 불공평하다는 지적이 많았다.
Many pointed out that these evaluation criteria were unfair, as they favored only specific departments.
지적이 많았다 (there were many criticisms) is a common way to express widespread negative feedback.
사회 전반에 뿌리 깊게 박힌 불공평한 구조를 개선하기 위한 노력이 절실하다.
Efforts to improve the deeply rooted unfair structures across society are urgently needed.
뿌리 깊게 박힌 (deeply rooted) is a strong metaphor.
모두에게 공정한 기회를 제공하지 않는다면, 그 결과는 필연적으로 불공평하다.
If fair opportunities are not provided to everyone, the outcome is inevitably unfair.
필연적으로 (inevitably) emphasizes the certainty of the outcome.
법의 심판이 강자에게만 유리하게 적용된다면 그것은 불공평한 사회이다.
If the judgment of the law is applied favorably only to the strong, that is an unfair society.
강자 (the strong, powerful) is contrasted with 약자 (the weak).
그는 자신의 노력이 정당하게 인정받지 못하는 것이 불공평하다고 느꼈다.
He felt that it was unfair that his efforts were not being properly recognized.
정당하게 (properly, justly) modifies 인정받지 못하는 (not being recognized).
역사적으로 여성에게 가해진 불공평한 대우는 오늘날까지도 그 여파가 남아있다.
The unfair treatment historically inflicted upon women still has its repercussions today.
그 여파가 남아있다 (its repercussions remain) refers to lingering effects.
경쟁의 본질이 불공평하다면 아무리 노력해도 의미가 없다고 주장하는 사람들도 있다.
There are also those who argue that if the nature of competition is unfair, no amount of effort is meaningful.
아무리 ~해도 (no matter how much ~) is a common grammatical pattern.
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
이건 너무 불공평해요.
This is too unfair.
정말 불공평하다고 생각해요.
I really think it's unfair.
그것은 불공평한 결정이었어요.
That was an unfair decision.
왜 이렇게 불공평한 거죠?
Why is it so unfair like this?
세상이 불공평하다고 느낄 때가 많아요.
There are many times I feel the world is unfair.
불공평하게 느껴졌어요.
It felt unfair.
그는 항상 불공평하게 대우받는다고 생각해요.
He always thinks he's treated unfairly.
불공평한 상황을 바꾸고 싶어요.
I want to change this unfair situation.
시험 문제가 불공평했어요.
The test questions were unfair.
불공평한 것은 참을 수 없어요.
I can't stand injustice/unfairness.
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
This is the polite present tense form, commonly used to say 'It's unfair.'
This is the adjective form used to modify a noun, e.g., 불공평한 대우 (unfair treatment).
This is the adverb form meaning 'unfairly', e.g., 불공평하게 대우하다 (to treat unfairly).
بهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Both relate to a sense of injustice.
불공평하다 describes a situation or system as unfair. 억울하다 describes the feeling of being wronged or unfairly treated by others, often implying a victim's perspective.
나는 억울해서 잠이 안 와요. (I feel wronged, so I can't sleep.)
Both mean unjust or improper.
불공평하다 specifically highlights a lack of equality or fairness in distribution or treatment. 부당하다 is broader, referring to something that is ethically or legally improper, not necessarily about equal treatment.
그 결정은 부당하다고 생각해요. (I think that decision is improper/unjust.)
They are antonyms, but learners might confuse the negative prefix.
불공평하다 means 'unfair'. 공평하다 means 'fair' or 'impartial'. The '불-' prefix negates the meaning.
그는 모든 사람에게 공평해요. (He is fair to everyone.)
Both imply bias or favoritism.
불공평하다 describes a general state of unfairness. 편파적이다 specifically means being biased or partial towards one side, often implying active favoritism.
그 뉴스는 편파적이었어요. (That news was biased.)
Both relate to unequal treatment.
불공평하다 describes the state of being unfair. 차별하다 is a verb meaning 'to discriminate' or 'to differentiate unfairly' between people or groups.
그 회사는 성차별을 해요. (That company discriminates based on gender.)
ریشه کلمه
Sino-Korean
معنای اصلی: not impartial
Koreanبافت فرهنگی
When Koreans use '불공평하다,' it often reflects a strong sense of justice and fairness in society. It can be used in various situations, from personal interactions to broader social issues, highlighting a collective desire for equity.
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
When describing a situation where someone is treated unfairly.
- 그것은 정말 불공평해요. (That is really unfair.)
- 대우가 불공평하다고 생각해요. (I think the treatment is unfair.)
- 결과가 불공평했습니다. (The result was unfair.)
When complaining about an unjust rule or system.
- 이 규칙은 불공평해요. (This rule is unfair.)
- 시스템이 너무 불공평해요. (The system is too unfair.)
- 법이 불공평하게 적용되었어요. (The law was applied unfairly.)
When expressing that something is not equal or balanced.
- 분배가 불공평해요. (The distribution is unfair.)
- 기회가 불공평하다고 느껴요. (I feel the opportunities are unfair.)
- 조건이 불공평합니다. (The conditions are unfair.)
When commenting on someone's biased behavior or judgment.
- 그의 판단은 불공평해요. (His judgment is unfair.)
- 편견 때문에 불공평하게 행동했어요. (He acted unfairly due to prejudice.)
- 심판이 불공평했어요. (The referee was unfair.)
When discussing social or economic inequality.
- 사회는 불공평해요. (Society is unfair.)
- 경제적으로 불공평한 상황이에요. (It's an economically unfair situation.)
- 세상이 불공평하다고 생각해요. (I think the world is unfair.)
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"무엇이 가장 불공평하다고 생각하세요? (What do you think is most unfair?)"
"최근에 불공평하다고 느낀 경험이 있나요? (Have you recently felt an experience was unfair?)"
"어떤 상황이 불공평하다고 생각하세요? (What kind of situation do you consider unfair?)"
"친구에게 불공평하게 대우받은 적이 있나요? (Have you ever been treated unfairly by a friend?)"
"불공평한 상황을 어떻게 해결하시겠어요? (How would you resolve an unfair situation?)"
موضوعات نگارش
당신이 경험했던 가장 불공평한 일은 무엇이었나요? (What was the most unfair thing you ever experienced?)
세상에서 가장 불공평하다고 생각하는 것은 무엇이며, 그 이유는 무엇인가요? (What do you think is the most unfair thing in the world, and why?)
만약 당신이 판사라면, 불공평한 상황을 어떻게 판단하고 싶으신가요? (If you were a judge, how would you want to rule in an unfair situation?)
어떤 상황에서 '불공평하다'는 말을 사용할 수 있을까요? 구체적인 예를 들어보세요. (In what situations can you use the phrase 'to be unfair'? Give specific examples.)
당신이 불공평한 대우를 받았을 때, 어떤 감정을 느끼고 어떻게 반응했나요? (When you received unfair treatment, what emotions did you feel and how did you react?)
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYou can use '불공평하다' like any other adjective in Korean. For example, '이것은 불공평해요' (This is unfair) or '그것은 불공평한 결정이었어요' (That was an unfair decision).
Yes, the noun form is '불공평' (unfairness, injustice). You can use it in sentences like '불공평을 참을 수 없어요' (I can't stand unfairness).
'불공평하다' specifically refers to something being unbalanced or unequal, leading to an unfair outcome. '부당하다' is a broader term meaning something is improper or wrong, which can include unfairness but also other types of impropriety.
While you can say someone's actions are unfair, you generally wouldn't say '그 사람은 불공평해요' to mean 'that person is unfair' in the sense of being an unfair person. You'd more likely say '그 사람은 불공평하게 행동해요' (that person acts unfairly) or '그 사람은 편파적이에요' (that person is biased/partial).
The polite form is '불공평해요' (informal polite) or '불공평합니다' (formal polite).
You can say '불공평하지 않다' (to not be unfair) or '안 불공평하다' (to not be unfair).
A common expression is '세상은 불공평하다' (the world is unfair), often used to express a sense of resignation or frustration.
Absolutely! If the rules or outcomes of a game are unequal or biased, you can definitely say '그 게임은 불공평해요' (That game is unfair).
Think of '불' as meaning 'not' or 'un-' and '공평하다' as 'to be fair.' So, '불공평하다' means 'to not be fair' or 'to be unfair.'
It can be used in both serious and casual contexts. You might use it casually among friends if someone gets a bigger piece of cake, or in a serious discussion about social injustice.
خودت رو بسنج 18 سوال
You see someone being treated unfairly at a cafe. Describe what you saw and how you felt, using '불공평하다'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
پاسخ نمونه
카페에서 한 사람이 불공평한 대우를 받는 것을 봤습니다. 정말 속상했어요.
Imagine a situation at school where rules are applied unfairly. Write two sentences explaining what happened, using '불공평하다'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
پاسخ نمونه
학교 규칙이 어떤 학생에게는 불공평하게 적용되었어요. 모두에게 똑같이 적용되어야 합니다.
You are talking to a friend about a recent game or competition. Explain why you thought the result was unfair, using '불공평하다'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
پاسخ نمونه
어제 게임 결과는 정말 불공평했어요. 우리는 더 잘했는데 졌어요.
선생님의 행동이 왜 불공평하다고 생각했습니까?
این متن را بخوانید:
민수는 시험에서 좋은 점수를 받았지만, 선생님은 민수가 컨닝했다고 생각했어요. 민수는 정말 열심히 공부했는데, 선생님의 판단이 너무 불공평했어요. 다른 학생들은 민수를 믿어주었지만, 선생님은 민수의 말을 듣지 않았어요.
선생님의 행동이 왜 불공평하다고 생각했습니까?
지문에서 민수가 열심히 공부했지만 선생님이 민수를 믿지 않은 것이 불공평하다고 설명합니다.
지문에서 민수가 열심히 공부했지만 선생님이 민수를 믿지 않은 것이 불공평하다고 설명합니다.
직원들이 불공평하다고 느낀 이유는 무엇입니까?
این متن را بخوانید:
회사에서 새로운 프로젝트를 시작했습니다. 모두가 열심히 일했지만, 승진은 항상 같은 사람에게만 주어졌습니다. 다른 직원들은 이 상황이 불공평하다고 느꼈습니다. 그들은 더 많은 기회를 원했습니다.
직원들이 불공평하다고 느낀 이유는 무엇입니까?
지문에서 승진이 항상 같은 사람에게만 주어지는 상황을 직원들이 불공평하다고 느꼈다고 합니다.
지문에서 승진이 항상 같은 사람에게만 주어지는 상황을 직원들이 불공평하다고 느꼈다고 합니다.
글쓴이는 친구가 반장이 된 것을 불공평하다고 생각합니까?
این متن را بخوانید:
오늘 학교에서 반장 선거를 했습니다. 저는 열심히 준비했지만, 제 친구가 더 많은 표를 받았습니다. 저는 친구가 반장이 되는 것이 전혀 불공평하다고 생각하지 않습니다. 친구는 정말 반장 역할을 잘할 거예요.
글쓴이는 친구가 반장이 된 것을 불공평하다고 생각합니까?
글쓴이는 '친구는 정말 반장 역할을 잘할 거예요'라고 말하며 친구가 반장이 된 것을 불공평하다고 생각하지 않는다고 명확히 밝힙니다.
글쓴이는 '친구는 정말 반장 역할을 잘할 거예요'라고 말하며 친구가 반장이 된 것을 불공평하다고 생각하지 않는다고 명확히 밝힙니다.
The speaker is expressing an opinion about a decision.
Students are complaining about something related to test results.
Someone is angry because of unfair treatment.
این را بلند بخوانید:
이런 상황은 불공평하다고 생각하지 않으세요?
تمرکز: 불공평하다
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
این را بلند بخوانید:
그 회사의 임금 체계는 불공평하다고 많은 사람들이 말해요.
تمرکز: 임금 체계
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
این را بلند بخوانید:
그녀는 항상 불공평한 대우를 받는다고 느꼈어요.
تمرکز: 대우를 받다
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
This sentence expresses an opinion about something being unfair. '그것은' (that) is the subject, '너무' (too/very) modifies '불공평하다고' (unfairly/to be unfair), and '생각해요' (I think) is the verb.
This sentence describes a situation where test results came out unfairly. '시험 결과가' (test results) is the subject, '불공평하게' (unfairly) modifies '나왔어요' (came out/were produced).
This sentence states that their decision was unfair to everyone. '그들의 결정은' (their decision) is the subject, '모두에게' (to everyone) specifies who it was unfair to, and '불공평했습니다' (was unfair) is the verb.
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Summary
불공평하다 is used to describe anything that is not fair or equal, whether it's a situation, a decision, or a system.
- unfair
- unjust
- biased
محتوای مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر society
수용하다
B2To accept, take in, or accommodate ideas, opinions, people, or external influences.
성인
A1An adult; a person who is fully grown or developed.
선진화
B1The process of making something advanced or modernized to reach the level of developed nations. It often refers to systems, technology, or social consciousness.
가중되다
B2To be increased or aggravated, especially in terms of pressure, burden, or negative circumstances.
지향
B2The act of aiming for a certain direction, goal, or ideal state.
소외
B2The state of being isolated or excluded from a group or society; alienation.
또한
A1Also; in addition; moreover.
대안
B2A plan, proposal, or option that can replace an existing one, usually to solve a problem. It is a key word in IELTS Task 2 for suggesting solutions.
비록
A1Although; even though.
도래
B1The arrival or beginning of a significant period, event, or era. It often describes the start of a new technology-driven age.
