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B1 adjective 8 मिनट पढ़ने का समय

전염성이다

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व्याख्या 전염성이다 in your Level:

At the A1 level, you don't need to use the complex word '전염성이다' yet. Instead, you should focus on the basic idea of 'getting sick' (아파요) or 'catching a cold' (감기에 걸려요). However, it's good to recognize the root '전염' (infection). Think of it like this: if you have a cold, you shouldn't be near friends because the cold can 'move' (옮아요). At this stage, just remember that some sicknesses are shared between people. You might hear a teacher say '감기 조심하세요' (Be careful of colds) because they spread. The word '전염성이다' is a bit too long for A1, but knowing '전염' will help you later when you learn about health and the body.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the A2 level, you can start to understand that '전염' means 'spreading sickness.' You might see this word in simple health posters at a Korean pharmacy or school. You should know the basic phrase '전염돼요' (It's being spread). You learn that certain things like '독감' (flu) are '전염성' (contagious). You might use simple sentences like '이 병은 전염성이에요' (This disease is contagious) to explain why you are wearing a mask. You are also learning to use '이다' (to be) with nouns, so '전염성 + 이다' is a great way to practice describing the nature of things. Focus on the medical context first, as it's the most common way you'll hear it.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

B1 is where you really start to use '전염성이다' in various contexts. You can now distinguish between the medical meaning and the metaphorical meaning. You can describe someone's laughter or enthusiasm as '전염성이다.' You are expected to use the word in discussions about social issues or health. You should be able to conjugate it properly (전염성입니다, 전염성이라서, 전염성인). You also begin to understand that '전염성' is a noun and '이다' makes it a predicate. This level requires you to understand the nuance that '전염성' focuses on the *ability* to spread. You can participate in a conversation about why a certain video went viral using this word.

At the B2 level, you should use '전염성이다' with more precision. You can compare it to '감염성' (infectious) or '유행성' (epidemic). You understand the Hanja roots (傳, 染, 性) which helps you guess the meaning of related words like '유전성' (heredity) or '독성' (toxicity). You can use the word in more formal writing, such as an essay about public health or social trends. You should also be comfortable using the negative form '전염성이 아니다' to clarify misconceptions. Your sentences will become more complex, like '전염성이 강한 질병일수록 격리가 중요하다' (The more contagious a disease is, the more important isolation becomes).

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the C1 level, you use '전염성이다' in academic or professional settings. You might discuss the '전염성' of financial crises (economic contagion) or the '전염성' of political ideologies. You understand the subtle difference between '전염성이다' and '전염력을 갖다' (to possess contagious power). You can read complex news articles or medical journals that use the word in technical ways. You are also aware of the historical context of the word in Korean literature or history when discussing past plagues. You use the word with sophisticated grammar structures and can explain the social implications of a 'contagious' social phenomenon in great detail.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the C2 level, you have a near-native grasp of '전염성이다.' You can use it in highly nuanced ways, perhaps in a philosophical debate about the 'contagiousness of thought' or in a high-level medical research paper. You can play with the word's meaning in creative writing or poetry. You understand all its synonyms and antonyms perfectly and know exactly when '전염성' is the most appropriate word versus a more obscure term. You can even identify if someone is using the word incorrectly or with a slight non-native awkwardness. You are comfortable with the word in all registers, from technical medical jargon to poetic metaphor.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

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전염성이다 30 सेकंड में

전염성이다 means 'to be contagious' or 'to be infectious' in both medical and social contexts.
It combines '전염' (infection), '성' (nature), and '이다' (to be) to describe a spreading quality.
Commonly used for viruses, but also for laughter, yawning, and viral social media trends.
Grammatically, it acts as a noun-based predicate, often appearing as '전염성인' when modifying other nouns.

The term 전염성이다 (Jeon-yeom-seong-i-da) is a descriptive phrase in Korean that essentially means "to be of a contagious nature" or simply "to be infectious." It is composed of three distinct parts: 전염 (Jeon-yeom) meaning infection or contagion, 성 (Seong) meaning nature, quality, or property, and the copula 이다 (i-da) meaning to be. While in English we often use the single adjective 'contagious,' Korean frequently uses this noun-plus-suffix structure to categorize the specific quality of a disease, a mood, or even a digital trend.

Medical Context: In a clinical setting, this word is used to define whether a pathogen can be transmitted from one person to another. It is the standard term used by doctors and health officials when discussing public health risks like the flu or COVID-19.

이 바이러스는 매우 전염성이다. (This virus is highly contagious.)

Beyond the hospital, the word takes on a more metaphorical and social meaning. Just as a virus spreads, so can laughter, yawning, or even a sense of panic. Koreans use this word to describe the "viral" nature of human emotions. If someone starts laughing uncontrollably and soon the whole room is laughing, that laughter is described as having 전염성.

Social Metaphor: Used to describe behaviors or emotions that spread quickly through a group. It highlights the influence one person's state has on others.

그녀의 밝은 웃음은 정말 전염성이다. (Her bright laugh is truly contagious.)

Understanding the Hanja (Chinese characters) behind the word helps solidify its meaning. 傳 (Jeon) means to pass on or transmit, 染 (Yeom) means to dye or stain (think of how a drop of ink spreads in water), and 性 (Seong) means character or property. Thus, the word literally describes the "property of spreading like a dye." This visual helps learners remember that it's not just about 'getting sick' but about the 'act of spreading.'

Linguistic Nuance: Unlike '감염성' (infectiousness), which focuses on the biological invasion of a host, '전염성' focuses on the movement from one host to another.

하품은 전염성이다라는 말이 있다. (There is a saying that yawning is contagious.)

이 질환의 전염성을 과소평가해서는 안 된다. (One should not underestimate the contagiousness of this disease.)

Using 전염성이다 correctly requires understanding its role as a predicate. Because it ends in '이다', it functions as a noun-based adjective. In spoken Korean, you will most often encounter it conjugated as 전염성이에요 (polite) or 전염성이야 (informal). However, in written reports or news, 전염성이다 or 전염성입니다 are the standard forms.

Subject-Predicate Agreement: The subject of the sentence is usually a disease (질병), a virus (바이러스), or an abstract noun like laughter (웃음) or enthusiasm (열정).

독감은 매우 전염성이다. (The flu is very contagious.)

When you want to describe a noun using this concept, you change '이다' to the attributive form '인'. For example, 'a contagious disease' becomes 전염성인 질병. This is essential for building complex sentences where you aren't just stating that something is contagious, but talking about the thing that is contagious.

Attributive Form: [Noun] + 전염성인 + [Noun]. Example: 전염성인 웃음 (Contagious laughter).

그는 전염성인 열정을 가지고 있다. (He has a contagious enthusiasm.)

In negative sentences, you would use 전염성이 아니다. This is crucial when reassuring someone that a condition is not transferable. For instance, if a child has a rash that isn't itchy or spreading, a doctor might say, "이것은 전염성이 아니에요" (This is not contagious).

Negative Form: Subject + 전염성이 아니다. Used to debunk fears of transmission.

그 피부병은 전염성이 아니니까 걱정 마세요. (Don't worry because that skin disease is not contagious.)

Lastly, consider the degree. In Korean, we often combine '전염성' with degree adjectives. Instead of just saying it IS contagious, we say the contagiousness is high (높다) or strong (강하다). This adds a level of precision necessary for B1 and B2 level communication.

이 변이 바이러스는 기존보다 더 전염성이 강하다. (This variant virus has a stronger contagiousness than the existing one.)

You will encounter 전염성 in four primary environments: medical institutions, news media, educational settings, and social psychology discussions. In a Korean hospital (병원), the word is functional. You'll see signs for 전염성 질환 격리 구역 (Contagious disease isolation area). Doctors will use it to explain why a patient needs to stay home from work or school.

The Evening News: News anchors use this word during health reports. Phrases like '전염성이 높은 것으로 밝혀졌습니다' (It has been revealed to have high contagiousness) are staples of Korean journalism.

뉴스: "신종 인플루엔자의 전염성이 확산되고 있습니다." (News: "The contagiousness of the new influenza is spreading.")

In schools, teachers use the word to educate students about hygiene. During the change of seasons when the flu is common, you'll hear announcements reminding students that certain illnesses are 전염성, so they must wash their hands and wear masks. It’s a word that carries a sense of social responsibility in Korea.

Classroom Settings: Teachers use it to explain biology or hygiene. It often appears in textbooks alongside terms like '면역' (immunity) and '백신' (vaccine).

선생님: "감기는 전염성이 있으니 마스크를 쓰세요." (Teacher: "Colds are contagious, so wear a mask.")

Socially, the word is used in motivational speeches or psychology podcasts. A speaker might say, "Your energy is contagious!" (당신의 에너지는 전염성입니다!). In this context, it is a high compliment, suggesting that your positive vibes are so strong they influence everyone around you. This dual use—scary medical term vs. positive social term—is what makes it so versatile.

행복은 정말 전염성이다. (Happiness is truly contagious.)

You might also see it in marketing. Viral marketing is sometimes referred to as '전염성 마케팅' (though '바이럴 마케팅' is more common now), emphasizing the idea of content spreading from person to person like a wildfire. If a video goes viral on KakaoTalk or YouTube, people might comment on its '전염성'.

이 영상의 전염성은 대단해요! (The contagiousness of this video is amazing!)

One of the most frequent errors English speakers make is confusing 전염성이다 (to be contagious) with 전염되다 (to be/get infected). While they share the same root, their grammatical roles are different. '전염성이다' describes a property of the disease, while '전염되다' describes the action happening to a person.

Confusion with Action Verbs: Wrong: 나는 전염성이다 (I am contagious - implies you ARE the quality of contagiousness). Correct: 나는 전염되었다 (I got infected) or 나는 전염성이 있다 (I have contagiousness/I am contagious).

틀린 예: 그가 전염성이다. (Wrong: He is contagious - sounds like he is the disease itself.)

Another mistake is the misuse of '이다' vs '있다'. In English, we say "It is contagious." In Korean, both '전염성이다' and '전염성이 있다' are used, but they are not always interchangeable. '전염성이다' is a definitive statement about the nature of something (e.g., "This is a contagious type"), whereas '전염성이 있다' is more common when describing the presence of that quality in a specific instance.

이다 vs 있다: Use '이다' for formal definitions. Use '있다' for general descriptions in conversation.

Mixing up 전염 (Jeon-yeom) and 감염 (Gam-yeom) is another hurdle. '전염' is about the spread between people (contagion). '감염' is about the germs entering the body (infection). You can be '감염' (infected) by a non-contagious bacteria from a rusty nail, but you wouldn't call that '전염성'.

참고: 모든 감염이 전염성인 것은 아니다. (Note: Not all infections are contagious.)

Finally, watch out for the particle '이/가'. When using '전염성이 있다', you must use the subject particle '이'. Beginners often forget this and say '전염성 있다', which is okay in very casual speech but incorrect in formal writing. When using '전염성이다', no particle is needed between '성' and '이다'.

주의: 전염성(이) 있다 vs 전염성이다.

To sound more natural and precise in Korean, it's helpful to know words that are similar to 전염성이다 but carry slightly different connotations. Depending on whether you're in a lab, a hospital, or a cafe, your choice of word might change.

감염성이다 (Gam-yeom-seong-i-da): Focuses on the ability to cause an infection. While '전염성' is about the spread, '감염성' is about the biological capacity of the germ to infect a host.
유행성이다 (Yu-haeng-seong-i-da): Means 'epidemic' or 'trending'. This is used for diseases that are currently spreading widely in a population (like '유행성 독감' - epidemic flu).

비교: 전염성 (spreadability) vs 유행성 (prevalence).

In very casual, everyday Korean, people often use the verb 옮다 (om-da). This literally means 'to move' or 'to transfer'. If you want to say "I caught a cold from my friend," you say "친구한테 감기가 옮았어요." Using '전염성' in this personal context would sound too scientific or stiff.

옮기다 / 옮다: 옮기다 (to give/spread a disease to someone), 옮다 (to catch/get a disease from someone). These are the most common verbs for daily life.

일상 대화: "감기 옮기지 마!" (Don't give me your cold!)

For figurative uses, such as a trend or a mood spreading, you might use 파급력 (pa-geup-ryeok), which means 'impact' or 'influence'. While a song might be '전염성이다' (catchy/contagious), its '파급력' describes how much it actually changes the market or culture.

그 유튜버의 파급력은 전염성만큼이나 강하다. (That YouTuber's influence is as strong as their contagiousness.)

How Formal Is It?

रोचक तथ्य

The character 染 (dye) originally showed water and wood, referring to the natural dyes extracted from plants. It's a vivid metaphor for how diseases spread through a population like ink through fabric.

उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका

UK /tɕʌnjʌmsʰʌŋ-ida/

US /tʃʌnjʌmsʰʌŋ-ida/

Stress is evenly distributed in Korean, but a slight emphasis on 'Yeom' (염) helps with clarity.

तुकबंदी

가능성이다 (ga-neung-seong-i-da) 필요성이다 (pil-yo-seong-i-da) 위험성이다 (wi-heom-seong-i-da) 중요성이다 (jung-yo-seong-i-da) 일관성이다 (il-gwan-seong-i-da) 창의성이다 (chang-ui-seong-i-da) 적합성이다 (jeok-hap-seong-i-da) 객관성이다 (gaek-gwan-seong-i-da)

आम गलतियाँ

Pronouncing 'Jeon' as 'John'. It should be a softer 'j' sound.
Merging 'Yeom' and 'Seong' too quickly. Keep them distinct.
Forgetting the 'ng' sound at the end of 'Seong'.
Pronouncing 'ida' as 'eeda'. It's a short 'i'.
Stress on the first syllable like English. Korean is syllable-timed.

कठिनाई स्तर

पठन 3/5

The Hanja roots are common, but the word itself appears in specific contexts.

लिखना 4/5

Requires correct conjugation of '이다' and proper use of the '성' suffix.

बोलना 3/5

Pronunciation is straightforward, but finding the right context takes practice.

श्रवण 3/5

Common in news and medical dramas, easy to recognize once learned.

आगे क्या सीखें

पूर्वापेक्षाएँ

병 (sickness) 감기 (cold) 이다 (to be) 있다 (to have) 사람 (person)

आगे सीखें

감염 (infection) 면역 (immunity) 예방 (prevention) 확산 (spread) 바이러스 (virus)

उन्नत

역학 (epidemiology) 잠복기 (incubation period) 항체 (antibody) 집단 면역 (herd immunity) 변이 (mutation)

ज़रूरी व्याकरण

Noun + 이다

이것은 전염성이다.

Noun + 인 (Attributive)

전염성인 질병

Noun + (이)라서 (Causal)

전염성이라서 격리해요.

Noun + 이/가 아니다 (Negative)

전염성이 아니다.

Noun + (이)라고 하다 (Quotation)

전염성이라고 합니다.

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स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

이 병은 전염성이에요.

This disease is contagious.

Basic [Noun] + 이다 conjugation.

감기는 전염성이에요.

The cold is contagious.

Subject + 이다.

전염성이라서 마스크를 써요.

Because it's contagious, I wear a mask.

-(이)라서 meaning 'because'.

그것은 전염성이 아니에요.

That is not contagious.

Negative form: 이/가 아니에요.

웃음은 전염성이에요.

Laughter is contagious.

Metaphorical use at a simple level.

전염성인 병이에요?

Is it a contagious disease?

Attributive form [Noun]인 [Noun].

매우 전염성이에요.

It is very contagious.

Adverb '매우' modifying the predicate.

전염성이라서 조심해요.

Be careful because it's contagious.

Imperative suggestion with a reason.

독감은 전염성이 매우 강해요.

The flu's contagiousness is very strong.

Using '강하다' (strong) with the noun.

이 질병은 전염성이라고 들었어요.

I heard that this disease is contagious.

Indirect quotation -(이)라고 듣다.

전염성인 경우에는 집에 있어야 해요.

In the case that it's contagious, you must stay home.

-ㄴ 경우 (in the case of).

그녀의 하품은 전염성이에요.

Her yawning is contagious.

Possessive marker '의'.

전염성이 있는지 확인해 보세요.

Please check if it is contagious.

-는지 확인하다 (check whether).

이것은 전염성이 없는 병입니다.

This is a disease that has no contagiousness.

Using '없다' (to not have).

전염성이라도 걱정하지 마세요.

Even if it's contagious, don't worry.

-(이)라도 (even if).

전염성인 것을 몰랐어요.

I didn't know that it was contagious.

-ㄴ 것을 모르다 (didn't know that).

그의 긍정적인 에너지는 정말 전염성이다.

His positive energy is truly contagious.

Abstract usage of the noun-predicate.

전염성인 질환은 격리가 필수적입니다.

Isolation is essential for contagious diseases.

Formal sentence structure.

웃음이 전염성이라는 연구 결과가 있습니다.

There are research results saying laughter is contagious.

Quoting a fact/study.

바이러스의 전염성을 낮추기 위해 노력해야 합니다.

We must work to lower the contagiousness of the virus.

-기 위해 (in order to).

이 동영상은 전염성이 아주 높아서 금방 퍼졌어요.

This video is so contagious that it spread quickly.

-아서/어서 (cause and effect).

전염성인 상태에서는 외출을 삼가주세요.

Please refrain from going out while in a contagious state.

삼가다 (refrain) - formal request.

그 소문은 전염성처럼 학교 전체에 퍼졌다.

That rumor spread through the whole school like a contagion.

-처럼 (like/as).

전염성이 아니라고 판명되었습니다.

It has been determined to be not contagious.

판명되다 (to be proven/determined).

공포는 전염성이다라는 말이 이 상황에 딱 맞네요.

The saying 'fear is contagious' fits this situation perfectly.

Using a proverb/saying as a subject.

전염성인 변종 바이러스가 출현하여 비상이 걸렸습니다.

An emergency was declared as a contagious mutant virus appeared.

Advanced vocabulary: 변종 (mutant), 출현 (appearance).

전염성을 띤 그의 열정은 팀원 모두를 감동시켰다.

His enthusiasm, which had a contagious quality, moved all the team members.

-(을) 띤 (possessing a certain quality).

이 병의 전염성 여부를 조사하고 있습니다.

We are investigating whether this disease is contagious or not.

여부 (whether or not).

전염성인 미생물을 다룰 때는 주의가 필요합니다.

Caution is needed when handling contagious microorganisms.

미생물 (microorganism).

전염성이 강할수록 치사율은 낮은 경향이 있습니다.

The stronger the contagiousness, the lower the fatality rate tends to be.

-(으)ㄹ수록 (the more... the more).

그녀의 슬픔은 전염성이라도 된 듯 방 안을 가득 채웠다.

Her sadness filled the room as if it had become contagious.

-듯 (as if).

전염성인 질병의 확산을 막기 위한 조치입니다.

This is a measure to prevent the spread of contagious diseases.

조치 (measure/action).

경제 위기의 전염성은 국가 간의 상호 의존성을 보여준다.

The contagiousness of the economic crisis shows the interdependence between nations.

Economic context of '전염성'.

전염성인 아이디어는 때로 세상을 바꾸는 동력이 된다.

Contagious ideas sometimes become the driving force that changes the world.

Philosophical/Sociological use.

사회적 불안의 전염성은 미디어를 통해 가속화되곤 한다.

The contagiousness of social anxiety is often accelerated through the media.

-곤 하다 (to do something habitually/often).

전염성인 우울증의 징후를 조기에 발견하는 것이 중요합니다.

It is important to detect early signs of contagious depression.

Psychological context.

전염성을 제어하기 위한 정부의 정책이 발표되었습니다.

The government's policy to control contagiousness has been announced.

Policy/Political vocabulary.

이 현상은 전염성인 특성 때문에 예측하기가 매우 어렵습니다.

This phenomenon is very difficult to predict because of its contagious nature.

-기(가) 어렵다 (difficult to do).

전염성인 웃음 뒤에 숨겨진 진실을 파악해야 합니다.

We must grasp the truth hidden behind the contagious laughter.

Metaphorical depth.

전염성이란 생물학적 범주를 넘어 사회학적 현상으로 이해되어야 한다.

Contagiousness should be understood as a sociological phenomenon beyond a biological category.

Academic definition structure.

전염성인 허무주의가 지성계에 만연해 있다는 비판이 제기되었다.

Criticism has been raised that contagious nihilism is rampant in the intellectual world.

High-level vocabulary: 허무주의 (nihilism), 만연하다 (rampant).

그 예술가의 작품은 전염성인 광기를 내포하고 있는 듯하다.

The artist's work seems to contain a contagious madness.

내포하다 (to involve/contain/imply).

전염성의 기저에 깔린 인간의 모방 본능에 주목해야 한다.

We must pay attention to the human instinct for imitation that lies at the base of contagiousness.

기저에 깔리다 (to lie at the foundation).

디지털 시대에 정보의 전염성은 시공간의 제약을 초월한다.

In the digital age, the contagiousness of information transcends the constraints of time and space.

초월하다 (to transcend).

전염성인 폭력의 연쇄를 끊기 위한 근본적인 성찰이 필요하다.

A fundamental reflection is needed to break the chain of contagious violence.

연쇄 (chain/sequence), 성찰 (reflection).

전염성이라는 메타포는 현대 사회의 불안정성을 가장 잘 대변한다.

The metaphor of contagiousness best represents the instability of modern society.

대변하다 (to represent/speak for).

그의 연설은 전염성인 카리스마로 청중을 압도했다.

His speech overwhelmed the audience with contagious charisma.

압도하다 (to overwhelm/overpower).

전염성인 열광의 이면에 도사린 위험을 간과해서는 안 된다.

One must not overlook the dangers lurking behind contagious enthusiasm.

이면에 도사리다 (to lurk behind/underneath).

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

전염성이 강하다

전염성이 높다

전염성 질환

전염성인 웃음

전염성을 띠다

전염성이 없다

전염성이 확인되다

전염성이 약하다

전염성 바이러스

전염성인 하품

सामान्य वाक्यांश

전염성이에요?

— Is it contagious? Used to ask a doctor or friend about a sickness.

이 발진, 전염성이에요?

전염성인 것 같아요.

— I think it's contagious. Used when expressing a suspicion.

목이 아픈 게 전염성인 것 같아요.

전염성이 아니니까 걱정 마.

— It's not contagious, so don't worry. Used to reassure someone.

이건 그냥 알레르기야, 전염성이 아니니까 걱정 마.

전염성이 강한 독감

— A highly contagious flu. Common in news reports.

올해는 전염성이 강한 독감이 유행입니다.

웃음은 전염성이다.

— Laughter is contagious. A very common saying.

항상 웃으세요. 웃음은 전염성입니다.

전염성 질병 예방

— Prevention of contagious diseases. Seen on public health posters.

전염성 질병 예방을 위해 손을 씻으세요.

전염성이 있는지 보세요.

— See if it's contagious. A request for testing.

검사를 통해 전염성이 있는지 보세요.

전염성인 열정

— Contagious enthusiasm. Used in business or sports.

그의 전염성인 열정이 팀을 승리로 이끌었다.

전염성이 낮아요.

— The contagiousness is low. Used for mild conditions.

이 병은 전염성이 낮아서 격리할 필요가 없어요.

전염성이라서 그래요.

— It's because it's contagious. Explaining a situation.

학교에 못 가는 건 전염성이라서 그래요.

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

전염성이다 vs 전염되다

This is a verb (to be infected). '전염성이다' describes the property of the disease itself.

전염성이다 vs 감염성

Focuses on the infection of the individual, while '전염성' focuses on the spread between individuals.

전염성이다 vs 유행성

Refers to something currently spreading as a trend or epidemic, not necessarily the inherent property of being catching.

मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ

"웃음은 만병통치약이자 전염성이다"

— Laughter is a cure-all and is contagious.

다 같이 웃어봅시다. 웃음은 만병통치약이자 전염성입니다.

Inspirational

"불붙듯이 전염되다"

— To spread like wildfire (lit. like catching fire).

그 소문은 불붙듯이 전염되어 마을 전체에 퍼졌다.

Literary

"전염병처럼 번지다"

— To spread like a plague.

부정적인 생각이 전염병처럼 번지기 시작했다.

Descriptive

"한 명의 하품이 열 명을 깨운다"

— One person's yawn wakes up ten (referring to the contagiousness of yawning).

하품은 전염성이라 한 명의 하품이 열 명을 깨운다는 말이 있죠.

Proverbial

"눈빛만 봐도 전염되다"

— To be influenced just by looking into someone's eyes.

그의 자신감은 눈빛만 봐도 전염되는 것 같다.

Poetic

"바이러스처럼 침투하다"

— To penetrate like a virus (often used for ideas).

새로운 문화가 전염성 바이러스처럼 침투했다.

Academic

"꼬리에 꼬리를 물고 전염되다"

— To spread continuously, one after another.

공포가 꼬리에 꼬리를 물고 전염되었다.

Descriptive

"바람을 타고 전염되다"

— To spread on the wind (often used for rumors).

그 이야기는 바람을 타고 전염성 있게 퍼져나갔다.

Literary

"피는 못 속인다 (전염성 관련)"

— Blood doesn't lie (referring to hereditary 'contagion' of traits).

그의 재능은 전염성인 것처럼 아들에게도 나타났다.

General

"물들다"

— To be dyed/influenced (a soft way to say contagious influence).

아이들은 부모의 습관에 전염성 있게 물든다.

Daily

आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

전염성이다 vs 전염 (Jeon-yeom)

Root word.

전염 is the noun 'contagion'. 전염성이다 is the description 'is contagious'.

전염이 빠르다 (The contagion is fast) vs 전염성이다 (It is contagious).

전염성이다 vs 오염 (O-yeom)

Sounds similar.

오염 means 'pollution' or 'contamination' (like water pollution), not biological contagion.

수질 오염 (water pollution).

전염성이다 vs 전달 (Jeon-dal)

Starts with 'Jeon'.

전달 means 'delivery' or 'conveyance' of a message or package.

메시지 전달 (message delivery).

전염성이다 vs 유전 (Yu-jeon)

Contains 'Jeon'.

유전 means 'heredity' (passed through genes), not caught from others.

유전병 (hereditary disease).

전염성이다 vs 감염 (Gam-yeom)

Used in similar contexts.

Gam-yeom is 'infection' (germs entering body). Jeon-yeom is 'contagion' (passing from A to B).

상처 감염 (wound infection).

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

[Disease]은/는 전염성이에요.

감기는 전염성이에요.

[Noun]은/는 전염성이 강하다.

이 바이러스는 전염성이 강하다.

전염성인 [Noun]

전염성인 웃음

전염성이라서 [Action/Result]

전염성이라서 학교에 안 갔어요.

전염성이 있는지 [Verb]

전염성이 있는지 확인해봐.

[Abstract Noun]의 전염성

공포의 전염성

전염성이 아니라고 밝혀지다

전염성이 아니라고 밝혀졌습니다.

전염성을 띤 [Noun]

전염성을 띤 광기

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा

전염 (infection/contagion)

전염병 (contagious disease)

전염원 (source of infection)

전염력 (infective power)

क्रिया

전염되다 (to be infected)

전염시키다 (to infect someone else)

विशेषण

전염성인 (contagious - attributive form)

इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें

frequency

High in medical, news, and psychological contexts.

सामान्य गलतियाँ

나는 전염성이다. → 나는 전염성이 있다.
You cannot BE the property of contagiousness; you possess it.
전염성 병 → 전염성 질환 / 전염성인 병
Grammatically, '전염성' needs to be an adjective or part of a compound noun.
전염성 있다 (in writing) → 전염성이 있다
In formal writing, don't drop the subject particle '이'.
오염성이다 (when meaning contagious) → 전염성이다
오염 is for pollution, 전염 is for diseases.
전염성 되다 → 전염되다
The verb 'to be infected' is '전염되다', not '전염성 되다'.

सुझाव

Attributive Form

Remember to use '전염성인' when you want to put it before a noun, like '전염성인 미소' (a contagious smile).

Hanja Power

Learning '성' (nature) will help you with hundreds of other Korean words like '가능성' (possibility) and '중요성' (importance).

Social Context

In Korea, being '전염성' when sick is seen as a reason to be very careful around others out of respect (Chemyeon).

Batchim Rule

The 'm' in 'Yeom' flows into the 's' in 'Seong'. Don't pause too long between the syllables.

News Terms

When you hear '전염성' on the news, listen for the words '주의' (caution) or '경보' (alarm).

Formal Reports

In medical or academic writing, '전염성' is preferred over '옮는 성질'.

Drama Context

In medical dramas, notice how doctors use '전염성' to decide who goes into the '격리실' (isolation room).

Ink Visual

Think of the 'Yeom' (染) character as ink spreading in water to remember 'contagious'.

Softening it

Use '전염성이 있는 것 같아요' to sound less blunt when telling someone they might be contagious.

Daily Check

Look at a news site today and see if you can find '전염성' in the health section.

याद करें

स्मृति सहायक

Think of 'Jeon' as 'Join' (joining people), 'Yeom' as 'Yum' (like a virus eating), and 'Seong' as 'Song' (a song that spreads). A 'Join-Yum-Song' is a song that makes everyone join in and spread it!

दृश्य संबंध

Imagine a drop of red ink (Yeom) falling into a glass of water and 'transmitting' (Jeon) its color to the whole glass (Seong).

Word Web

Virus Laughter Flu Viral Video Rumor Yawn Enthusiasm Epidemic

चैलेंज

Try to use '전염성이다' in three different ways today: once for a health topic, once for an emotion, and once for something on the internet.

शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Derived from Sino-Korean (Hanja). 傳 (전) means to transmit, 染 (염) means to dye/stain/infect, and 性 (성) means nature/property.

मूल अर्थ: The property or nature of being able to transmit a stain or infection.

Sino-Korean vocabulary.

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

Be careful when using this word regarding serious illnesses like HIV/AIDS or mental health, as it can carry a stigma. Use medical terms carefully.

In English, 'contagious' is often used jokingly (e.g., 'your smile is contagious'). In Korean, while this is possible, the word sounds slightly more formal/scientific than in English.

The movie 'Contagion' (2011) is titled '컨테이젼' in Korea, but the theme is described using '전염성'. K-Pop 'Viral' marketing often uses the term '전염성 있는 멜로디' (contagious melody). Historical records of the Joseon Dynasty mention '전염병' (plagues) frequently.

असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें

वास्तविक संदर्भ

At the Doctor's Office

이거 전염성이에요?
전염성이 얼마나 강해요?
전염성이 없을 때까지 쉬세요.
전염성인 기간이 언제예요?

Watching the News

신종 바이러스의 전염성
전염성이 확인되었습니다.
전염성 확산 방지
전염성이 높은 변이

Social Situations

너의 웃음은 전염성이다.
행복은 전염성이에요.
긍정의 전염성
하품이 전염성인 이유

School/Work Hygiene

전염성 질환 주의
전염성이라 출근 못 해요.
손 씻기로 전염성 예방
전염성인 학생은 귀가 조치

Digital Trends

이 밈(meme)은 전염성이다.
전염성 있는 챌린지
정보의 전염성
바이럴과 전염성

बातचीत की शुरुआत

"요즘 유행하는 감기가 정말 전염성이라고 하던데, 조심하고 계세요?"

"어떤 사람의 웃음이 가장 전염성이라고 생각하세요?"

"하품이 전염성이라는 게 정말 신기하지 않나요?"

"긍정적인 에너지가 전염성이라는 말에 동의하시나요?"

"인터넷에서 가장 전염성 있었던 영상은 무엇이었나요?"

डायरी विषय

오늘 내가 느낀 감정 중에서 다른 사람에게 전염성인 것이 있었나요? (Was there an emotion I felt today that was contagious to others?)

전염성인 질병을 앓았던 경험과 그때의 기분에 대해 써보세요. (Write about an experience with a contagious disease and how you felt.)

내가 가진 습관 중에서 친구들에게 전염성인 것은 무엇인가요? (What habit of mine is contagious to my friends?)

세상에 가장 전염성 있게 퍼졌으면 하는 긍정적인 메시지는 무엇인가요? (What positive message do you wish would spread most contagiously?)

뉴스를 볼 때 전염성이라는 단어를 들으면 어떤 생각이 드나요? (What thoughts come to mind when you hear the word 'contagiousness' on the news?)

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

Not directly like in English. In English, you say 'He is contagious.' In Korean, if you say '그는 전염성이다,' it sounds like he IS the quality of contagiousness. Instead, say '그는 전염성이 있다' (He has contagiousness) or '그는 병에 걸렸다' (He is sick).

'전염성이다' is a definitive categorization (It IS contagious nature). '전염성이 있다' is more common in daily speech (It HAS contagiousness). For most situations, '있다' is safer and more natural.

Yes! Just like in English, you can use it for laughter, enthusiasm, and happiness. '그녀의 행복은 전염성이다' is a lovely compliment.

You can say '비전염성이다' (formal) or '전염성이 없다' (common). '비-' is a prefix meaning 'non-' or 'un-'.

Yes, it can be. While '확산되다' (spread) is common, you can describe a computer virus as having '강한 전염성' (strong contagiousness).

Usually, '유행' (trend) is used, but if you want to emphasize how fast it's spreading like a virus, you can say '전염성 있는 유행'.

In a medical sense, '비전염성'. In a social sense, '고립' (isolation) or '개별성' (individuality).

Yes, it is a Sino-Korean word and sounds quite formal. For everyday talk about catching a cold, '옮다' is more frequent.

Absolutely. '부정적인 생각도 전염성이다' (Negative thoughts are also contagious) is a common expression.

Because it ends in '이다', you use '전염성이라서' (casual/polite) or '전염성이기 때문에' (formal).

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