You can use the Korean phrase ‘~을/를 근거로’ when you want to express that something is ‘based on’ or ‘on the basis of’ something else. This phrase is typically used to introduce the foundation, reason, or evidence for a statement, decision, or action.
The particle ‘을/를’ is attached to the noun that serves as the basis. For example, if you want to say 'based on facts,' you would say '사실을 근거로'.
This expression is very common in formal and informational contexts, such as news reports, academic discussions, or business presentations. It helps to clarify the source or justification for information.
Using ‘~을/를 근거로’ makes your Korean sound more precise and formal, allowing you to clearly explain the reasoning behind what you are saying or doing.
§ Understanding ~을/를 근거로
The Korean grammar pattern ~을/를 근거로 is used to indicate that something is 'based on' or 'on the basis of' a particular fact, information, or standard. It's a very practical expression that you'll hear and read frequently, especially in more formal contexts like news, reports, or academic discussions, but also in everyday conversations when explaining decisions or opinions.
- Structure
- Noun + ~을/를 근거로
You attach ~을 근거로 if the noun ends with a consonant (받침), and ~를 근거로 if the noun ends with a vowel (받침 없음).
§ Examples of ~을/를 근거로 in Use
이 기사는 정확한 사실을 근거로 작성되었습니다.
This article was written based on accurate facts.
우리는 그녀의 증언을 근거로 결정을 내렸습니다.
We made the decision based on her testimony.
이 주장은 어떤 과학적 증거를 근거로 하고 있나요?
What scientific evidence is this claim based on?
§ Practical Tips for Using ~을/를 근거로
§ Similar Words and When to Use ~을/를 근거로 vs Alternatives
While ~을/를 근거로 is quite specific, there are other Korean expressions that convey similar meanings of 'based on' or 'according to.' Understanding the nuances will help you choose the most appropriate one.
~에 따라 (according to, depending on): This is a more general expression for 'according to' or 'depending on.' It can refer to rules, standards, or situations. While it can sometimes be interchangeable with ~을/를 근거로, ~에 따라 often implies following a guide or changing based on circumstances, rather than the core foundation of a statement.
규칙에 따라 벌칙이 적용됩니다.
Penalties will be applied according to the rules. (Here, 'rules' are a guide, not necessarily the 'basis' of the penalty itself.)
~에 의하면 (according to, from what I hear): This phrase is commonly used when quoting or reporting information from a source. It emphasizes the source of the information rather than the logical foundation. It's often used for indirect speech or reporting.
뉴스 보도에 의하면 날씨가 곧 좋아질 것이라고 합니다.
According to the news report, the weather will get better soon. (The news report is the source of the information.)
~을 토대로 (based on, using as a foundation): This expression is very similar to ~을/를 근거로 and often interchangeable, especially when talking about something serving as a 'foundation' or 'basis' for development or further work. '토대' literally means 'foundation' or 'groundwork'. It can sometimes imply building upon something more concretely than '근거로'.
과거의 경험을 토대로 새로운 계획을 세웠습니다.
We made a new plan based on past experience.
§ When to Prioritize ~을/를 근거로
Use ~을/를 근거로 when you want to explicitly state that a claim, decision, argument, or action is directly supported by specific evidence, facts, or reasons. It emphasizes the *justification* or *proof* behind something. If you're proving a point, making a formal statement, or explaining the rationale behind a choice, ~을/를 근거로 is often the most precise choice.
कठिनाई स्तर
The phrase itself is relatively short, but understanding the nuance in different contexts can be a bit tricky.
Constructing sentences with this phrase requires correct particle usage (~을/를) and understanding how to integrate it smoothly.
Pronunciation is straightforward, but knowing when and how to naturally incorporate it into conversation takes practice.
Recognizing it in spoken Korean isn't too hard once you're familiar with the sound, but grasping the 'based on' meaning quickly is key.
आगे क्या सीखें
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आगे सीखें
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स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
저희는 고객의 피드백을 근거로 제품을 개선했습니다.
We improved the product based on customer feedback.
그는 몇 가지 증거를 근거로 유죄 판결을 받았습니다.
He was convicted based on several pieces of evidence.
당신은 어떤 정보를 근거로 그런 결정을 내렸습니까?
What information did you base that decision on?
이 보고서는 최신 연구 결과를 근거로 작성되었습니다.
This report was written based on the latest research findings.
저는 제 경험을 근거로 말씀드리는 겁니다.
I'm speaking based on my own experience.
그들은 사실을 근거로 논쟁을 펼쳤습니다.
They argued based on the facts.
이론적인 지식을 근거로 실제 문제를 해결해야 합니다.
You need to solve real problems based on theoretical knowledge.
저는 그녀의 말을 근거로 그를 믿기로 했습니다.
I decided to trust him based on her words.
इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें
The '~을/를 근거로' phrase is used to indicate the basis or foundation for a statement, decision, or action. It literally translates to 'based on [noun]'. The particles '을/를' attach to the noun that serves as the basis. It's often followed by verbs like 말하다 (to speak), 결정하다 (to decide), or 판단하다 (to judge).
Examples:
1. 객관적인 사실을 근거로 말해야 해요. (You should speak based on objective facts.)
2. 그들은 증거를 근거로 유죄를 선고했습니다. (They sentenced him guilty based on the evidence.)
3. 이 보고서는 최신 연구 결과를 근거로 작성되었습니다. (This report was written based on the latest research findings.)
A common mistake is confusing '~을/를 근거로' with similar phrases like '~에 따라' (according to/depending on) or '~에 의하면' (according to [source]). While they can sometimes be used interchangeably, '~을/를 근거로' specifically emphasizes the *foundation* or *proof* for something, whereas '~에 따라' can indicate a consequence or a variable, and '~에 의하면' points to a source of information.
Another mistake is using it incorrectly with verbs that don't logically take a 'basis.' For instance, you wouldn't say '밥을 근거로 먹어요' (I eat based on rice) because eating isn't an action that requires a basis in this context. It's used for actions or statements that are derived from or supported by something else.
याद करें
स्मृति सहायक
Think of '~을/를 근거로' as 'grounding' your statement or action. You're giving it a 'ground' to stand on, meaning a basis or foundation.
दृश्य संबंध
Imagine a sturdy tree with strong roots. The tree is your statement or action, and the roots are the '근거' (geun-geo), the basis or foundation that supports it.
Word Web
चैलेंज
Try to form a sentence describing a decision you made recently, using '~을/를 근거로' to explain what you based that decision on. For example: '저는 [내가 한 일]을 [이유]을/를 근거로 했습니다.' (I did [what I did] based on [the reason].)
खुद को परखो 36 सवाल
Write a sentence describing what information you would use as a basis to decide where to eat dinner tonight. Use '~을/를 근거로'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
친구의 추천을 근거로 저녁 식사 장소를 결정할 거예요. (I will decide the dinner place based on my friend's recommendation.)
Imagine you are trying to convince a friend to watch a movie. Write a sentence explaining what you would use as your reason for recommending it. Use '~을/를 근거로'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
좋은 리뷰를 근거로 이 영화를 추천합니다. (I recommend this movie based on good reviews.)
You are explaining a decision you made. Write a sentence saying what you based your decision on. Use '~을/를 근거로'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
이전 경험을 근거로 그 결정을 했습니다. (I made that decision based on my previous experience.)
민준 씨는 무엇을 근거로 우산을 가져갔습니까? (What did Minjun take an umbrella based on?)
Read this passage:
민준 씨는 날씨 예보를 근거로 우산을 가져갔습니다. (Minjun took an umbrella based on the weather forecast.)
민준 씨는 무엇을 근거로 우산을 가져갔습니까? (What did Minjun take an umbrella based on?)
The sentence clearly states '날씨 예보를 근거로' (based on the weather forecast).
The sentence clearly states '날씨 예보를 근거로' (based on the weather forecast).
이 보고서는 무엇을 근거로 작성되었습니까? (What was this report written based on?)
Read this passage:
이 보고서는 최신 연구 결과를 근거로 작성되었습니다. (This report was written based on the latest research results.)
이 보고서는 무엇을 근거로 작성되었습니까? (What was this report written based on?)
The passage says '최신 연구 결과를 근거로' (based on the latest research results).
The passage says '최신 연구 결과를 근거로' (based on the latest research results).
선생님은 무엇을 근거로 다음 수업 내용을 정했습니까? (What did the teacher decide the next class content based on?)
Read this passage:
선생님은 학생들의 학습 진도를 근거로 다음 수업 내용을 정했습니다. (The teacher decided the next class content based on the students' learning progress.)
선생님은 무엇을 근거로 다음 수업 내용을 정했습니까? (What did the teacher decide the next class content based on?)
The sentence indicates '학생들의 학습 진도를 근거로' (based on the students' learning progress).
The sentence indicates '학생들의 학습 진도를 근거로' (based on the students' learning progress).
Choose the best phrase to complete the sentence: 이 결정은 여러 연구 _____ 내려졌습니다.
'을/를 근거로' means 'based on', which fits the context of making a decision based on research.
Which sentence correctly uses '~을/를 근거로'?
'~을/를 근거로' is used when something is a basis for a decision, judgment, or statement. Judging based on rumors is a correct usage.
Fill in the blank: 경찰은 목격자의 진술_____ 용의자를 체포했습니다.
The police arrested the suspect based on the witness's statement. '~을/를 근거로' correctly conveys 'based on'.
You can use '~을/를 근거로' to say 'I will eat based on my hunger.'
'~을/를 근거로' is used for a basis for a decision, statement, or action that requires some kind of evidence or reasoning, not just a feeling like hunger. '배고파서 먹을 거예요' (I'll eat because I'm hungry) would be more natural.
The phrase '~을/를 근거로' can be translated as 'on the basis of'.
'~을/를 근거로' directly translates to 'based on' or 'on the basis of'.
If you say '이 보고서는 정확한 데이터를 근거로 작성되었습니다,' it means the report was written without accurate data.
'이 보고서는 정확한 데이터를 근거로 작성되었습니다' means 'This report was written based on accurate data,' indicating that accurate data was used as the basis, not that it was written without it.
그는 소문___ 그 결정을 내렸습니다. (He made that decision based on rumors.)
The phrase '~을/를 근거로' means 'based on' or 'on the basis of'. In this sentence, it shows that the decision was made using rumors as the basis.
과학자들은 실험 데이터___ 새로운 가설을 세웠습니다. (Scientists formed a new hypothesis based on experimental data.)
Here, '실험 데이터' (experimental data) is the basis for the new hypothesis. So, '~을/를 근거로' is the correct phrase.
경찰은 목격자들의 진술___ 범인을 추적하고 있습니다. (The police are tracking the criminal based on witnesses' statements.)
The phrase connects '목격자들의 진술' (witnesses' statements) to '범인을 추적하고 있습니다' (are tracking the criminal), indicating the statements are the foundation for their actions.
이 연구 결과___ 다음 단계를 계획할 수 있습니다. (Based on these research results, we can plan the next steps.)
This sentence requires a phrase that means 'based on' to show that the research results are the foundation for planning the next steps.
회사 정책은 고객의 의견___ 변경되었습니다. (The company policy was changed based on customer feedback.)
The change in company policy (회사 정책) was due to customer feedback (고객의 의견), making '~을/를 근거로' the appropriate connector.
저는 그가 한 말___ 판단했습니다. (I judged based on what he said.)
The judgment (판단했습니다) was made with '그가 한 말' (what he said) as the basis.
She plans her future based on past experiences. What is the basis for her planning?
This report was written based on the latest research findings. What is the report based on?
We should make decisions based on facts. What should our decisions be based on?
Read this aloud:
당신은 어떤 정보를 근거로 그 주장을 하십니까?
Focus: 근거로
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
이론적인 지식을 근거로 실제 문제를 해결하는 것이 중요합니다.
Focus: 이론적인 지식을 근거로
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
법률은 국민의 의견을 근거로 개정되어야 합니다.
Focus: 국민의 의견을 근거로
तुमने कहा:
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The sentence means 'This argument was established based on statistics.' The phrase '~을/를 근거로' is used to indicate the basis of the argument.
The sentence means 'His judgment was correct based on experience.' '경험을 근거로' specifies the foundation for his correct judgment.
The sentence means 'We made the decision based on the rules.' The phrase '규칙을 근거로' explains the basis of the decision-making process.
This sentence correctly orders the Korean words to form 'He asserted based on his experience.'
This sentence correctly orders the Korean words to form 'This study drew conclusions based on the latest data.'
This sentence correctly orders the Korean words to form 'The court made a ruling based on the submitted evidence.'
/ 36 correct
Perfect score!
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