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A2 adjective 7 min de lecture

독점적이다

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Explication 독점적이다 in your Level:
At the A1 level, '독점적이다' is a very difficult word. You don't need to use it yet! However, you can think of it as a very strong way to say 'This is only for me' or 'Only one person has this.' In Korean, simple words like '혼자' (alone) or '하나만' (only one) are used instead. If you hear '독점', just remember it means 'one person/company taking everything.'
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At the A2 level, you might see this word in simple news headlines or business contexts. It means 'exclusive' or 'only one.' For example, if only one store in town sells a special bread, they have a '독점적' position for that bread. You can use it as '독점적인' + a noun. It helps you talk about shops, brands, or simple rights you have over your own things.
At the B1 level, you should start using '독점적이다' to describe market situations or legal rights. You can explain why a certain company is powerful by saying they are '독점적'. You should also learn the difference between '독점적' (monopolistic) and '경쟁적' (competitive). This word is useful for discussing social issues or business news in a more professional way.
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At the B2 level, you can use '독점적이다' to discuss abstract concepts like 'exclusive access to information' or 'monopolistic influence on culture.' You should be able to use the adverb form '독점적으로' to describe how someone acts or how a company operates. You will understand the nuance that this word often implies an unfair advantage in a social or economic system.
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At the C1 level, you should master the Hanja roots (獨占) and understand how '독점적이다' fits into legal and economic jargon. You can use it to debate anti-trust laws, patent disputes, or the 'exclusive' nature of historical records. You can also distinguish it from similar high-level words like '배타적' (exclusionary) or '전유하다' (to appropriate/possess exclusively).
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At the C2 level, '독점적이다' is used to analyze complex geopolitical or philosophical frameworks. You might discuss the 'monopolistic nature of truth' in a philosophical sense or the 'exclusive jurisdiction' of a state in international law. Your usage should reflect a deep understanding of the systemic implications of exclusivity in power structures and economic models.
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Entraîne-toi Exemples Notes et astuces

독점적이다 en 30 secondes

  • 독점적이다 means being exclusive or monopolistic, where one party holds total control or possession over something like a market or a legal right.
  • It is commonly used in business (monopolies), law (exclusive rights), and news (exclusive reports), often carrying a formal or clinical tone.
  • Grammatically, it functions as a descriptive verb or an adjective (독점적인) when modifying nouns, following standard Korean conjugation rules for '이다' words.
  • While 'exclusive' in English can mean 'fancy', 독점적이다 specifically refers to the act of occupying or possessing something alone, excluding others from participating.

The Korean word 독점적이다 (dok-jeom-jeok-i-da) is a sophisticated adjective used to describe a state of exclusivity or a monopolistic nature. Derived from the Hanja roots 獨 (독 - alone) and 占 (점 - occupy/possess), combined with the suffix 的 (적 - nature of) and the copula 이다 (to be), it literally translates to 'being of the nature of occupying alone.' In everyday Korean, this word is most frequently encountered in business, economics, and legal contexts, but it also finds its way into social commentary regarding power dynamics and even personal relationships when describing someone's desire for exclusive attention.

Business Context
When a company has no competitors for a specific product or service, their position is described as 독점적이다. This implies they have total control over pricing and supply.
Legal Rights
It refers to 'exclusive rights' (독점적 권리) such as patents or copyrights that prevent others from using an invention or creative work without permission.
Social Dynamics
It can describe a group or individual that holds an unfair amount of influence or information, excluding others from the conversation or decision-making process.

그 회사는 시장에서 독점적인 지위를 누리고 있습니다. (That company enjoys a monopolistic position in the market.)

Understanding this word requires recognizing the difference between 'private' (사적이다) and 'exclusive' (독점적이다). While something private is just not for the public, something '독점적' suggests an active holding or seizing of something that others might otherwise have a right to or interest in. In the era of digital platforms, you will often hear news reports discussing whether big tech companies are being too '독점적' in their data collection and service provision. It is a key term for anyone reading the business section of a Korean newspaper or watching financial news programs like SBS Biz or KBS News.

정보의 독점적인 소유는 불평등을 초래할 수 있습니다. (Exclusive ownership of information can lead to inequality.)

Using 독점적이다 correctly involves understanding its grammatical role as a descriptive verb (adjective). It can be used as a predicate at the end of a sentence or as a modifier before a noun by changing it to 독점적인. This flexibility allows it to describe companies, rights, positions, and even behaviors across various levels of formality.

As a Modifier (Adjective + Noun)
This is the most common usage. You place '독점적인' before a noun like '지위' (position), '권리' (right), or '계약' (contract). For example: '독점적인 계약' (An exclusive contract).
As a Predicate (Ending the Sentence)
When describing the nature of a situation or a market. For example: '이 시장의 구조는 매우 독점적입니다' (The structure of this market is very monopolistic).

우리는 이 기술에 대해 독점적인 사용권을 가지고 있습니다. (We have the exclusive right to use this technology.)

In more advanced contexts, you might see it paired with particles like ~으로 to describe a manner of action. While '독점적으로' (exclusively) is technically an adverb, it stems from the same root. For instance, '그는 정보를 독점적으로 이용했다' (He used the information exclusively/monopolistically). When you are at an A2 or B1 level, you should focus on the '독점적인 + Noun' pattern, as it is the most stable and frequently used structure in both written and spoken Korean.

특정 기업의 독점적인 시장 점유는 소비자에게 불리할 수 있습니다. (A specific company's monopolistic market share can be disadvantageous to consumers.)

You are most likely to encounter 독점적이다 in environments where power, money, and rights are discussed. It is a staple of the Korean news cycle, particularly during segments involving the Fair Trade Commission (공정거래위원회) or when discussing 'Chaebols' (large family-owned business conglomerates) in South Korea. Because the Korean economy has historically been dominated by a few large entities, the word '독점적' appears constantly in debates about economic reform and fair competition.

News & Media
Journalists use this word to describe market trends, such as a new app becoming the 'exclusive' platform for a certain service, or when a celebrity signs an 'exclusive' contract with an agency.
Business Meetings
In a B2B setting, a company might pitch their product as having '독점적인 경쟁력' (exclusive competitiveness), meaning no one else can match their specific edge.

이번 신제품은 우리만의 독점적인 기술력을 바탕으로 합니다. (This new product is based on our own exclusive technological prowess.)

Interestingly, you might also hear it in academic lectures or documentaries discussing history or sociology. For example, a historian might talk about the 'exclusive use of the script' by the elite class in ancient times. In modern K-dramas, while less common than in news, a character might use it metaphorically to describe a love interest's possessiveness, though '소유욕' (desire for possession) is more common there. If you are watching a legal drama like 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' or 'Vincenzo', listen for this word when they discuss patent law or corporate takeovers.

One of the most common mistakes English speakers make when using 독점적이다 is confusing it with other words that mean 'unique' or 'private'. While 'exclusive' in English can mean 'high-end' or 'fancy' (like an exclusive resort), '독점적이다' does NOT carry this meaning in Korean. If you want to say a place is 'fancy and only for a few people', you should use words like 고급스럽다 (luxurious) or 프라이빗하다 (private/exclusive in a social sense).

Mistake 1: Using it for 'Unique'
Don't say '독점적인 디자인' when you mean 'unique design'. Use '독창적인' (original/creative) or '유니크한' (unique) instead.
Mistake 2: Confusing with 'Private'
If you want to say 'This is my private business', don't use '독점적'. Use '개인적' (personal) or '사적' (private).

❌ 이 카페는 아주 독점적이에요. (This cafe is very monopolistic - sounds weird if you mean it's fancy.)
✅ 이 카페는 아주 고급스럽고 프라이빗해요. (This cafe is very luxurious and private.)

Another mistake is the grammatical placement of the '~적' suffix. Some learners forget that '독점적' is the root and they need to add '이다' to make it a verb or '~인' to make it a modifier. Saying just '독점' is the noun 'monopoly', which can't be used to describe something directly without the proper particles. Always check if you are describing a *noun* (use 독점적인) or making a *statement* about something (use 독점적이다).

To truly master 독점적이다, you must know its synonyms and how they differ in nuance. Korean has several words that overlap with the English idea of 'exclusive', but they are used in very specific contexts. Choosing the wrong one can change the meaning of your sentence from 'fair business' to 'hostile exclusion'.

배타적이다 (baeta-jeok-i-da)
This means 'exclusionary'. While '독점적' focuses on holding something for yourself, '배타적' focuses on pushing others out. It's often used for social groups or nationalist attitudes.
유일하다 (yu-il-ha-da)
This means 'to be the only one'. It's a more neutral, factual way to say something is exclusive. 'This is the only (유일한) way' sounds more natural than 'This is the monopolistic (독점적인) way'.
전담하다 (jeon-dam-ha-da)
This is a verb meaning 'to be in sole charge of'. If you are the only person doing a task, you are '전담'ing it, rather than being '독점적' about it.

그들은 매우 배타적인 태도를 보였습니다. (They showed a very exclusionary attitude.)

In a legal or formal setting, you might also see 특권적이다 (to be privileged). While '독점적' is about possession, '특권적' is about having a special right or status that others don't have. Understanding these nuances helps you sound more like a native speaker and prevents you from accidentally insulting someone by calling their private party a 'monopoly'.

How Formal Is It?

Le savais-tu ?

The character 占 (Jeom) also means 'to divine' or 'fortune-telling' in other contexts, but in '독점', it strictly refers to physical or legal occupation.

Guide de prononciation

UK /tɔk.t͡ɕʌm.d͡ʑʌk.i.da/
US /dɔk.dʒʌm.dʒʌk.i.dɑ/
The primary stress is on the first syllable '독' (Dok), with a secondary stress on '적' (Jeok).
Rime avec
열정적이다 (to be passionate) 부정적이다 (to be negative) 긍정적이다 (to be positive) 압도적이다 (to be overwhelming) 비판적이다 (to be critical) 창의적이다 (to be creative) 현실적이다 (to be realistic) 사회적이다 (to be social)
Erreurs fréquentes
  • Pronouncing '독' as 'dog' with a long vowel.
  • Failing to tense the 'j' sound in 'jeom' and 'jeok'.
  • Confusing '적' with '정'.
  • Missing the 'm' sound at the end of 'jeom'.
  • Pronouncing the final 'da' too harshly.

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 4/5

Common in news and books, but requires Hanja knowledge for deep understanding.

Écriture 5/5

Hard to use correctly without confusing it with 'unique' or 'private'.

Expression orale 4/5

Used in professional settings; rare in casual daily chat.

Écoute 3/5

Clear pronunciation, easy to pick out in news broadcasts.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

혼자 가지다 권리 시장 회사

Apprends ensuite

배타적이다 경쟁력 규제하다 특허 계약

Avancé

과점 담합 공정거래 지배력 사유화

Grammaire à connaître

~적 (Suffix)

경제적, 사회적, 독점적

이다 (Copula)

독점적이다, 독점적입니다

~ㄴ/은 (Adjective Modifier)

독점적인 지위

~으로 (Adverbial Suffix)

독점적으로 사용하다

~성 (Suffix for 'nature/quality')

독점성

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Exemples par niveau

1

이것은 독점적인 선물이에요.

This is an exclusive gift (only for you).

A1 learners use this simply to mean 'one of a kind' or 'only for one'.

2

그는 사탕을 독점했어요.

He monopolized the candies.

Noun + 하다 form.

3

독점은 나빠요.

Monopoly is bad.

Simple noun subject.

4

우리만 독점적인 권리가 있어요.

Only we have the exclusive right.

Subject + 독점적인 + Noun.

5

그 가게는 독점적이에요.

That store is monopolistic.

Descriptive verb ending.

6

독점적인 자리에요.

It's an exclusive seat.

Modifier form.

7

이것은 독점적인 정보예요.

This is exclusive information.

Noun + 이다.

8

독점적으로 사용해요.

Use it exclusively.

Adverbial form.

1

이 회사는 독점적인 기술이 있어요.

This company has exclusive technology.

Focus on possession.

2

그들은 시장을 독점적으로 지배해요.

They dominate the market exclusively.

Adverb + Verb.

3

독점적인 계약을 맺었어요.

We signed an exclusive contract.

Contract context.

4

이 지역에서는 독점적인 판매점이에요.

It's the exclusive dealer in this area.

Local business context.

5

독점적인 지위를 이용하지 마세요.

Don't abuse your exclusive position.

Imperative negative.

6

그 뉴스는 독점적인 보도였어요.

That news was an exclusive report.

Media context.

7

독점적인 혜택을 드립니다.

We give you exclusive benefits.

Marketing context.

8

이것은 독점적인 디자인입니다.

This is an exclusive design.

Formal ending.

1

특허권은 독점적인 권리를 보장합니다.

Patents guarantee exclusive rights.

Legal context.

2

정부는 독점적인 시장 구조를 개선하려 합니다.

The government is trying to improve the monopolistic market structure.

Policy context.

3

그 브랜드는 독점적인 이미지를 구축했습니다.

The brand has built an exclusive image.

Branding context.

4

독점적인 정보 접근은 불공정합니다.

Exclusive access to information is unfair.

Social fairness context.

5

이 서비스는 독점적인 회원제로 운영됩니다.

This service is operated on an exclusive membership basis.

Membership context.

6

독점적인 공급망을 확보하는 것이 중요합니다.

Securing an exclusive supply chain is important.

Logistics context.

7

그는 우리 팀에서 독점적인 역할을 맡고 있다.

He plays an exclusive role in our team.

Role context.

8

과도하게 독점적인 행위는 규제 대상입니다.

Excessively monopolistic acts are subject to regulation.

Regulatory context.

1

데이터의 독점적인 소유가 플랫폼 경제의 핵심이다.

Exclusive ownership of data is the core of the platform economy.

Economic theory.

2

그 학자는 해당 분야에서 독점적인 권위를 인정받는다.

The scholar is recognized as an exclusive authority in that field.

Academic authority.

3

대기업의 독점적인 횡포를 막아야 합니다.

We must stop the monopolistic tyranny of large corporations.

Critical social context.

4

이 나라는 자원에 대한 독점적인 통제권을 행사한다.

This country exercises exclusive control over its resources.

Geopolitical context.

5

기술의 독점적인 공유는 발전을 저해할 수 있다.

Exclusive sharing of technology (keeping it to a few) can hinder progress.

Innovation context.

6

그는 독점적인 정보를 이용해 주식 투자를 했다.

He invested in stocks using exclusive (inside) information.

Insider trading context.

7

문화의 독점적인 향유는 계층 간 위화감을 조성한다.

Exclusive enjoyment of culture creates a sense of incongruity between classes.

Sociological context.

8

독점적인 지배력을 강화하기 위해 합병을 추진했다.

They pushed for a merger to strengthen their monopolistic dominance.

M&A context.

1

신자유주의 체제 하에서 기업의 독점적인 경향이 심화되었다.

Under the neoliberal system, the monopolistic tendencies of corporations have intensified.

Political economy.

2

사법부는 해당 기업의 독점적인 지위 남용을 판결했다.

The judiciary ruled on the abuse of the company's monopolistic position.

Legal ruling.

3

지식의 독점적인 사유화는 공공의 이익에 반할 수 있다.

The exclusive privatization of knowledge can go against the public interest.

Philosophy of law.

4

그 작가는 언어에 대한 독점적인 감각을 지니고 있다.

The writer possesses an exclusive (unique/unrivaled) sense of language.

Artistic praise.

5

초국적 기업들은 독점적인 이윤을 추구하기 위해 로비를 벌인다.

Transnational corporations lobby to pursue monopolistic profits.

Global politics.

6

정치적 권력의 독점적인 집중은 민주주의를 위협한다.

The exclusive concentration of political power threatens democracy.

Political science.

7

해당 연구는 독점적인 데이터를 바탕으로 결론을 도출했다.

The study drew conclusions based on exclusive data.

Research methodology.

8

언론의 독점적인 보도 행태는 여론 왜곡을 초래할 수 있다.

The exclusive reporting behavior of the media can lead to distortion of public opinion.

Media ethics.

1

인식론적 관점에서 진리의 독점적인 소유는 불가능하다.

From an epistemological perspective, exclusive ownership of truth is impossible.

Epistemology.

2

역사 서술의 독점적인 권한을 둘러싼 논쟁이 치열하다.

The debate over the exclusive authority of historical narrative is intense.

Historiography.

3

그 철학자는 자아의 독점적인 영역에 대해 의문을 제기했다.

The philosopher questioned the exclusive domain of the ego.

Psychological philosophy.

4

글로벌 공급망의 독점적인 재편은 지정학적 긴장을 고조시킨다.

The exclusive reorganization of global supply chains heightens geopolitical tensions.

International relations.

5

예술의 독점적인 가치는 복제 기술의 발달로 변화하고 있다.

The exclusive value of art is changing with the development of reproduction technology.

Aesthetics.

6

법적 담론의 독점적인 행사는 사회적 소수자를 배제할 위험이 있다.

The exclusive exercise of legal discourse risks excluding social minorities.

Legal sociology.

7

디지털 제국주의는 정보의 독점적인 축적을 통해 공고해진다.

Digital imperialism is consolidated through the exclusive accumulation of information.

Critical theory.

8

생명 공학 기술의 독점적인 특허는 윤리적 논란을 야기한다.

Exclusive patents on biotechnological techniques cause ethical controversy.

Bioethics.

Collocations courantes

독점적인 지위
독점적인 권리
독점적인 계약
독점적인 소유
독점적인 정보
독점적인 혜택
독점적인 기술
독점적인 지배
독점적인 지배력
독점적인 이용

Phrases Courantes

독점적인 위치에 있다

— To be in an exclusive/monopolistic position.

우리 회사는 현재 업계에서 독점적인 위치에 있다.

독점적인 권한을 갖다

— To have exclusive authority over something.

그는 인사권에 대한 독점적인 권한을 갖는다.

독점적인 시장 점유율

— Monopolistic market share.

그 기업은 독점적인 시장 점유율을 자랑한다.

독점적인 보도

— An exclusive news report (a 'scoop').

어제 뉴스데스크에서 독점적인 보도를 했다.

독점적인 계약 체결

— Signing an exclusive contract.

두 회사는 독점적인 계약 체결을 완료했다.

독점적인 기술력

— Exclusive technological prowess.

우리는 독점적인 기술력으로 승부한다.

독점적인 사용권

— The exclusive right to use something.

이 소프트웨어의 독점적인 사용권을 구매했다.

독점적인 이익

— Monopolistic profit.

독점적인 이익을 추구하는 것은 위험하다.

독점적인 관계

— An exclusive relationship (often business).

그들은 독점적인 파트너십 관계를 유지하고 있다.

독점적인 정보를 제공하다

— To provide exclusive information.

내부자만 아는 독점적인 정보를 제공했다.

Souvent confondu avec

독점적이다 vs 독립적이다

Means 'to be independent'. Don't confuse 'independent' with 'monopolistic'.

독점적이다 vs 독특하다

Means 'to be unique/unusual'. 'Exclusive' in marketing is often '독특한' or '특별한'.

독점적이다 vs 사적이다

Means 'to be private'. Private doesn't always mean monopolistic.

Expressions idiomatiques

"독무대"

— A stage all to oneself; total dominance.

이번 경기는 그의 독무대였다.

Informal/Media
"안방호랑이"

— A tiger in the inner room (someone who acts dominant only in their own territory).

그는 집에서만 독점적인 권력을 휘두르는 안방호랑이다.

Informal
"독불장군"

— A person who acts alone or ignores others' opinions.

그는 독불장군처럼 독점적으로 일을 처리한다.

Common
"제 논에 물 대기"

— Watering one's own rice paddy (acting only for one's own interest).

그 정책은 독점적인 이익을 챙기려는 제 논에 물 대기 식이다.

Proverb
"독점욕"

— The desire to monopolize/possess someone or something exclusively.

그는 연인에 대한 독점욕이 강하다.

Common
"그들만의 리그"

— A league of their own (an exclusive group that ignores outsiders).

그 파티는 독점적인 그들만의 리그였다.

Informal/Slang
"독식하다"

— To eat alone; to take all the profits for oneself.

승자가 모든 상금을 독식했다.

Common
"철옹성"

— An impregnable fortress (a position that is exclusively guarded).

그의 독점적인 지위는 철옹성과 같다.

Metaphorical
"독판"

— A situation where one person takes all.

시장은 이미 그 회사의 독판이다.

Informal
"독차지하다"

— To take everything for oneself (similar to 독식하다).

그녀는 부모님의 사랑을 독차지했다.

Common

Facile à confondre

독점적이다 vs 배타적이다

Both imply exclusivity.

독점적 is about 'holding', 배타적 is about 'excluding'.

배타적인 태도 vs 독점적인 지위

독점적이다 vs 전담하다

Both mean being in charge alone.

전담 is a verb for tasks; 독점 is an adjective for rights/markets.

업무를 전담하다 vs 시장을 독점하다

독점적이다 vs 고급스럽다

English 'exclusive' can mean 'high-end'.

독점적 is NOT for luxury; 고급스럽다 is.

고급스러운 호텔 (Exclusive/Luxury hotel)

독점적이다 vs 개인적이다

Personal things are often exclusive to one person.

개인적 is about individual preference; 독점적 is about structural control.

개인적인 의견 vs 독점적인 권한

독점적이다 vs 유일하다

Both mean 'only one'.

유일하다 is a neutral fact; 독점적이다 implies a nature of taking control.

유일한 생존자 vs 독점적인 사업가

Structures de phrases

A2

N은/는 독점적인 N이다

이것은 독점적인 계약입니다.

B1

N이/가 시장에서 독점적이다

그 회사가 시장에서 독점적이에요.

B2

N을/를 독점적으로 사용하다

정보를 독점적으로 사용합니다.

B2

독점적인 지위를 남용하다

독점적인 지위를 남용해서는 안 된다.

C1

독점적인 권리를 행사하다

그는 독점적인 권리를 행사했다.

C1

독점적인 경향을 보이다

시장이 독점적인 경향을 보입니다.

C2

독점적인 지배력을 공고히 하다

그들은 독점적인 지배력을 공고히 했다.

C2

독점적인 담론을 형성하다

주류 언론이 독점적인 담론을 형성한다.

Famille de mots

Noms

독점 Monopoly/Exclusivity
독점권 Exclusive rights
독점욕 Desire for monopoly
독점자 Monopolist

Verbes

독점하다 To monopolize
독점되다 To be monopolized

Adjectifs

독점적이다 To be monopolistic/exclusive

Apparenté

과점 (Oligopoly)
경쟁 (Competition)
배타성 (Exclusivity/Exclusionary nature)
소유권 (Ownership)
특허 (Patent)
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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

High in business/news; Low in casual daily speech.

Erreurs courantes
  • 이 옷은 독점적이에요. → 이 옷은 독특해요 / 유니크해요.

    You can't use 'monopolistic' to mean 'unique' for fashion.

  • 독점 사람 → 독점적인 사람

    You need the adjective marker '~적인'.

  • 독점적으로 호텔 → 프라이빗 호텔

    Exclusive hotels are 'private', not 'monopolistic'.

  • 시장을 독점적하다 → 시장을 독점하다

    '~적이다' is the adjective; '~하다' is the verb. Use '독점하다' for the action.

  • 독점적인 친구 → 집착하는 친구

    For a possessive friend, use '집착하는' (obsessive) or '독점욕이 강한'.

Astuces

Hanja Roots

Remember 獨 (Dok - Alone). It's the same 'Dok' as in 'Dokdo' (the island) or 'Doklip' (Independence).

Market Talk

When talking about apps like Kakao or Naver, Koreans often discuss their '독점적' nature.

Modifier Form

Always use '독점적인' before the noun. Example: 독점적인 지위.

Not for Luxury

Avoid using this to mean 'fancy' or 'elite' in a social sense.

Business Korean

Use this word in reports to describe a company's competitive advantage.

Emphasis

Put a slight emphasis on the 'Dok' to sound more natural.

Patents

This is the standard word for describing the nature of patent rights.

Essays

Great word for TOPIK II essays about economic or social problems.

News Keywords

If you hear '독점', expect to hear about '공정거래위원회' (Fair Trade Commission) next.

Solo Occupy

Just think: Solo (Dok) + Occupy (Jeom) = Exclusive.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of a 'DOCK' (독) where only one 'GEM' (점) is allowed to stay. It's a DOCK-GEM-JEOK (exclusive) place!

Association visuelle

Imagine a giant 'No Entry' sign on a golden treasure chest that only one person has the key to. That person is being '독점적'.

Word Web

독점 (Monopoly) 시장 (Market) 권리 (Right) 혼자 (Alone) 지위 (Status) 계약 (Contract) 정보 (Information) 기술 (Technology)

Défi

Try to find one news article today in Korean that uses the word '독점' and write down what noun it is describing.

Origine du mot

From Hanja 獨占的 (독점적). 獨 (Dok) means 'alone' or 'single'. 占 (Jeom) means 'to occupy' or 'to take possession of'. 的 (Jeok) is a suffix that makes a word into an adjective or noun of a certain nature.

Sens originel : The original meaning in Classical Chinese was to occupy a territory or position alone without sharing.

Sino-Korean (Hanja-derived).

Contexte culturel

Be careful when using it to describe people; calling someone '독점적' can imply they are selfish or possessive.

In English, 'exclusive' can be a luxury marketing term. In Korean, '독점적' is more likely to be a legal or economic term.

The board game 'Monopoly' is called '모노폴리' but the concept is explained using '독점'. Korean Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) reports often use this word. Legal dramas like 'Hyena' or 'Suits' (Korean version) frequently use it.

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Business & Economics

  • 독점적인 지위
  • 시장 독점
  • 독점 가격
  • 독점 기업

Legal & Rights

  • 독점적인 권리
  • 특허 독점
  • 독점 사용권
  • 독점 계약

Media & News

  • 독점 보도
  • 독점 인터뷰
  • 독점 공개
  • 독점 중계

Social Issues

  • 정보 독점
  • 권력 독점
  • 독점적인 태도
  • 부의 독점

Personal Relationships

  • 독점욕
  • 독점하고 싶다
  • 독점적인 사랑
  • 관심 독점

Amorces de conversation

"요즘 어떤 회사가 시장에서 가장 독점적이라고 생각하세요?"

"정부가 기업의 독점적인 지위 남용을 규제해야 할까요?"

"유명 연예인의 독점 계약 소식을 들은 적 있나요?"

"정보의 독점적인 소유가 사회에 어떤 영향을 미칠까요?"

"기술의 독점적인 발전이 인류에게 도움이 될까요?"

Sujets d'écriture

내가 만약 어떤 분야에서 독점적인 권리를 갖게 된다면 무엇을 하고 싶은지 써보세요.

최근 뉴스에서 본 '독점'과 관련된 사례를 정리하고 자신의 생각을 적어보세요.

우리 사회에서 독점적인 권력이 위험한 이유에 대해 논해보세요.

독점적인 기술이 세상을 어떻게 바꾸었는지 한 가지 사례를 들어 설명하세요.

경쟁이 없는 독점적인 시장이 소비자에게 미치는 영향에 대해 서술하세요.

Questions fréquentes

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No, that would sound like the club is a business monopoly. Use '회원제' (membership-based) or '프라이빗한' (private).

Usually, it has a negative nuance in social contexts, but in business strategy, '독점적인 경쟁력' is seen as a positive strength.

독점 is one company (monopoly); 과점 is a few companies (oligopoly).

Use '독점 인터뷰' (Dok-jeom Interview).

You can say '독점욕' (desire to monopolize), but calling them '독점적이다' sounds very clinical and strange.

Yes, if one team wins everything for years, they are said to have a '독점적' position.

경쟁적이다 (competitive) or 개방적이다 (open).

독점적이었다 (It was monopolistic).

Yes, if you want to use it as an adjective. '독점' is just the noun.

Yes, '권력의 독점' (monopoly of power) is a common political phrase.

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'독점적인 지위'를 넣어 한 문장을 만드세요.

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'독점적인 권리'를 사용하여 문장을 만드세요.

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'독점적으로'를 사용하여 문장을 만드세요.

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'독점적이다'의 반대 상황을 설명하는 문장을 쓰세요.

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독점이 소비자에게 나쁜 이유를 한 문장으로 쓰세요.

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독점적인 계약의 장점을 한 문장으로 쓰세요.

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자신이 독점하고 싶은 것이 있다면 무엇인지 쓰세요.

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'독점 보도'라는 말을 넣어 문장을 만드세요.

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독점적인 기술의 중요성에 대해 쓰세요.

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정보 독점에 대해 비판하는 문장을 쓰세요.

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특허와 독점의 관계를 설명하세요.

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독점적인 태도를 가진 사람에 대해 쓰세요.

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독점적인 지배력이 강화될 때의 결과를 쓰세요.

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'독점적이다'를 사용하여 회사 소개 문구를 만드세요.

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독점적인 권한의 남용에 대해 쓰세요.

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독점적인 이미지의 브랜드에 대해 쓰세요.

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독점적인 혜택에 대해 쓰세요.

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독점적인 위치에서의 책임을 쓰세요.

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독점적인 사용권 계약에 대해 쓰세요.

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시장 독점의 폐해를 한 문장으로 쓰세요.

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'독점적인 지위'를 발음해 보세요.

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'그 회사는 시장에서 독점적입니다'를 말해 보세요.

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독점의 장점에 대해 짧게 말해 보세요.

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독점의 단점에 대해 짧게 말해 보세요.

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'독점적인 권리'를 사용하여 질문을 만들어 보세요.

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'독점적으로'를 넣어 문장을 말해 보세요.

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최근에 본 독점 사례에 대해 말해 보세요.

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'독점적인 계약'을 제안하는 상황을 연기해 보세요.

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독점욕에 대해 어떻게 생각하는지 말해 보세요.

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정부의 독점 규제에 대해 찬성하시나요?

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'독점 보도'의 중요성에 대해 말해 보세요.

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독점적인 지위를 가진 사람의 태도는 어때야 할까요?

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이 단어가 들어간 뉴스 헤드라인을 하나 만들어 보세요.

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친구가 과자를 혼자 다 먹을 때 '독점'을 써서 말해 보세요.

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독점적인 기술이 왜 중요한지 설명해 보세요.

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지식의 독점에 대해 어떻게 생각하세요?

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'독점적인 혜택'을 홍보해 보세요.

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독점적인 위치를 잃었을 때의 기분을 상상해 말해 보세요.

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독점적인 시장이 혁신을 방해할까요?

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이 단어를 사용해 미래 사회를 예측해 보세요.

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뉴스에서 '독점적인 지위를 남용하다'라고 하면 어떤 의미인가요?

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대화 중 '독점적인 계약'이라는 말이 들리면 무엇을 떠올려야 하나요?

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라디오에서 '독점 공개'라고 하면 무엇을 기다려야 하나요?

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강연자가 '권력의 독점'을 비판하면 주제는 무엇일까요?

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비즈니스 미팅에서 '독점적인 기술력'을 강조하면 의도는?

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'독점적으로 공급하다'라는 말을 들으면 어떤 느낌인가요?

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'독점욕'이라는 단어가 연애 상담에서 나오면 어떤 뜻인가요?

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뉴스 헤드라인: '독점 규제법 통과'. 어떤 변화가 생길까요?

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'독점적인 권리'를 주장하는 목소리가 들리면 어떤 상황인가요?

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'정보의 독점'이 사회적 문제라고 하면 무엇이 문제인가요?

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'독점적인 이미지를 가진 브랜드'를 들으면 어떤 브랜드가 떠오르나요?

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'독점적인 지배력을 공고히 하다'에서 '공고히'는 무슨 뜻인가요?

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'독점적인 인터뷰'가 방송되면 시청률은 어떨까요?

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'독점적인 사용권'을 팔겠다는 제안이 오면?

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'시장이 너무 독점적이에요'라는 말의 뉘앙스는?

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