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A2 noun #7,000 सबसे आम 8 मिनट पढ़ने का समय

재앙

jaeang शीर्ष 7,000

इसका अभ्यास करें उदाहरण नोट्स और सुझाव 재앙 30 सेकंड में

व्याख्या 재앙 in your Level:

At the A1 level, '재앙' (jae-ang) is a word you might not use every day, but it is good to know for understanding big stories. Think of it as 'very, very bad news.' If a big fire or a big storm happens, people might use this word. It means 'disaster.' In English, we say 'disaster' when something really bad happens that hurts many people or places. At this stage, just remember that '재앙' is a noun. You can say '그것은 재앙이에요' (That is a disaster). Don't worry about the hard grammar yet. Just know it means a very big accident or a very sad event like a flood or earthquake. It's a 'Level 10' bad thing. If you see it in a picture book or a simple news headline, you know something serious happened.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

For A2 learners, '재앙' is an important word for discussing the environment and news. You should know that '재앙' is used for things like '기후 재앙' (climate disaster) or '자연 재앙' (natural disaster). At this level, you can start using it in simple sentences with the subject marker: '재앙이 일어났어요' (A disaster happened). It is different from a small mistake or a simple '사고' (accident). A '재앙' is much bigger and usually affects a lot of people. You might hear it in movies when a monster appears or a big storm is coming. Try to remember it as a 'catastrophe.' It is a useful word when you want to describe a very sad and big event in your writing or speaking exercises about world problems.

At the B1 level, you should understand the nuance of '재앙' compared to other words like '재난' (jaenan). While '재난' is more about the official state of emergency, '재앙' carries a stronger emotional and descriptive weight. You can start using collocations like '재앙을 초래하다' (to cause a disaster) or '재앙을 막다' (to prevent a disaster). For example, '우리는 환경 재앙을 막아야 합니다' (We must prevent environmental disasters). You will see this word often in intermediate reading passages about history, science, and social issues. It implies a sense of great suffering and damage. You should also be able to recognize it in metaphors, such as calling a very bad political decision a '재앙.'

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the B2 level, you are expected to use '재앙' with more sophisticated grammar and in varied contexts. You should understand its etymology (災 - disaster, 殃 - misfortune) and how it fits into formal discourse. B2 learners should be able to discuss the '재앙적 결과' (disastrous results) of certain actions. You will encounter this word in editorials and debates. It is often used to describe the 'human cost' of an event. You should also be able to distinguish '재앙' from '참사' (tragedy/gruesome accident), noting that '참사' is specifically for events with many casualties. Using '재앙' correctly in an essay about global warming or economic crises will show a high level of vocabulary control and an understanding of tone.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

For C1 learners, '재앙' is a tool for nuanced expression in academic and professional settings. You should be familiar with its use in literature and high-level journalism. It can be used to describe existential threats to humanity or the '재앙적' impact of technology if left unchecked. You should understand how it functions in idiomatic expressions and historical references. At this level, you can use it to create a specific atmosphere in your writing, perhaps contrasting it with '축복' (blessing) to discuss the dual nature of progress. You should also be comfortable with related Hanja words like '재해' (disaster/calamity) and '재난,' choosing the most precise term for your context. Your usage should reflect an understanding of the word's gravity and its ability to evoke a sense of inevitable doom or historical weight.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the C2 level, you should have a native-like grasp of '재앙,' including its most subtle connotations and literary uses. You can use it to discuss philosophical concepts, such as the '재앙' of human nature or the '재앙적' silence of a community during a crisis. You should be able to analyze how the word is used in political rhetoric to manipulate public perception or create a sense of urgency. C2 learners can explore the word's appearance in classical poetry or archaic texts, understanding how its meaning has evolved over time. You should be able to use it effortlessly in any register, from a formal speech at a conference to a deep philosophical discussion, always selecting the word for its specific weight and the historical/cultural echoes it carries within the Korean language.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

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재앙 30 सेकंड में

Jae-ang means 'disaster' or 'calamity' in Korean.
It is a heavy, dramatic word used for large-scale tragedies.
Commonly used in news, history, and environmental discussions.
Stronger than 'sago' (accident) and more emotional than 'jaenan' (technical disaster).

The Korean word 재앙 (jae-ang) is a powerful noun that translates to 'disaster,' 'calamity,' or 'catastrophe' in English. It refers to an event that causes extensive damage, loss of life, or extreme suffering. While it can describe natural events like earthquakes or floods, it is often used in a more dramatic or metaphorical sense to describe human-made failures or inevitable tragic outcomes. In daily conversation, it isn't used for small inconveniences; rather, it is reserved for situations that feel overwhelming or world-ending in scale.

Core Nuance: Unlike a simple accident (사고), a '재앙' implies a level of destruction that changes the course of history or leaves a lasting scar on a community. It often carries a sense of 'doom' or 'fate.'

전쟁은 인류에게 가장 큰 재앙입니다. (War is the greatest disaster for humanity.)

People use this word when discussing climate change, economic collapses, or historical tragedies. It is a common term in news headlines and documentaries because it evokes a strong emotional response. When you hear '재앙' in a movie, it usually signifies that the characters are facing an existential threat that they cannot easily overcome. It is the kind of word that stops people in their tracks because of its weight and seriousness.

Common Contexts: 1. Natural disasters (Earthquakes, Tsunamis)
2. Societal failures (Famine, Plague)
3. Metaphorical failures (A total disaster of a project or a marriage)

기후 변화는 예고된 재앙이라고 전문가들은 경고합니다. (Experts warn that climate change is a predicted disaster.)

Understanding '재앙' requires recognizing the Hanja (Chinese characters) roots: 災 (disaster) and 殃 (misfortune). Together, they create a word that emphasizes both the event and the resulting misery. In modern Korea, you might hear this word used in political debates where one side describes the other side's policies as a '재앙' for the economy. This shows how the word has shifted from purely physical events to include ideological or systemic catastrophes.

Using 재앙 correctly involves pairing it with verbs that describe occurrence or prevention. Because it is a noun, it often acts as the subject or object of a sentence. One of the most common verb pairings is '재앙이 닥치다' (a disaster strikes/befalls). This creates a sense of an external, unavoidable force arriving. Another common structure is '재앙을 초래하다' (to bring about/cause a disaster), which is used when talking about human actions leading to negative consequences.

Sentence Structure 1: Subject: [Noun] + 은/는 + 재앙이다. (Something is a disaster.)
예: 이 결정은 나라에 큰 재앙이다. (This decision is a great disaster for the country.)

갑작스러운 가뭄은 농부들에게 재앙과 같았습니다. (The sudden drought was like a disaster to the farmers.)

When you want to describe a disaster that is currently happening or looming, you use '재앙이 일어나다' (a disaster occurs) or '재앙이 예고되다' (a disaster is predicted). It is also important to note the adjectival forms. While '재앙적' (disastrous) exists, many speakers prefer to use '재앙과 같은' (disaster-like) to describe qualities of an event. For example, '재앙과 같은 결과' (a disaster-like result).

Verb Collocations: - 재앙을 막다 (To prevent a disaster)
- 재앙을 피하다 (To avoid a disaster)
- 재앙을 겪다 (To experience/undergo a disaster)

우리는 환경 재앙을 막기 위해 노력해야 합니다. (We must work hard to prevent an environmental disaster.)

In formal writing, you will see '재앙' used to summarize the impact of a failed policy or a massive accident. In literature, it is used to set a dark tone. For example, '재앙의 그림자가 드리워졌다' (The shadow of disaster was cast). This usage highlights the word's ability to create atmosphere. Whether you are writing an essay about history or speaking about a serious mistake, '재앙' provides the necessary gravitas to convey the scale of the misfortune.

You will encounter 재앙 most frequently in news broadcasts, documentaries, and historical discussions. It is a staple of 'Breaking News' when a significant natural event occurs. News anchors often use it to describe the scale of damage after an earthquake or a massive fire. If you watch Korean news (뉴스), listen for phrases like '국가적 재앙' (national disaster) or '사상 최악의 재앙' (worst disaster in history). These phrases are used to grab attention and emphasize the severity of the situation.

Media Usage: In disaster movies (재난 영화), characters will often shout about the coming '재앙' to create tension. It is rarely used in romantic comedies unless someone is being extremely dramatic about a bad date.

뉴스 데스크: '이번 홍수는 도시 전체에 재앙이 되었습니다.' (News Desk: 'This flood has become a disaster for the entire city.')

In the digital age, you might also see '재앙' used in online forums or social media comments. However, it is often used hyperbolically there. For instance, if a popular video game releases with many bugs, gamers might call the launch a '재앙.' This usage is informal and dramatic. In academic settings, specifically in sociology or environmental science, '재앙' is used to define specific types of systemic failures. It is a word that bridges the gap between scientific description and emotional expression.

Common Phrases in Media: - '재앙의 시작' (The beginning of the disaster)
- '예고 없는 재앙' (Disaster without warning)
- '인류의 재앙' (Disaster for humanity)

영화 대사: '이것은 인류에게 닥칠 거대한 재앙의 서막일 뿐이다.' (Movie line: 'This is just the prelude to a giant disaster that will befall humanity.')

Finally, in religious contexts, '재앙' might be used to describe divine punishment or plagues. If you read religious texts or listen to sermons in Korean, you will likely encounter this word in the context of stories about the end of days or historical punishments. This adds a layer of 'inevitability' and 'moral weight' to the word that '사고' (accident) simply does not have. It is a word that carries the weight of the universe's judgment or nature's fury.

One of the most common mistakes learners make is confusing 재앙 with the word 재난 (jaenan). While they both translate to 'disaster,' they are used in slightly different contexts. '재난' is more technical and bureaucratic. For example, the government sends out '재난 문자' (emergency disaster alerts). You would rarely see the government send a '재앙 문자.' '재난' focuses on the event and the need for management, whereas '재앙' focuses on the tragedy and the suffering.

재앙 vs. 재난: - 재난: Technical, administrative (e.g., disaster relief, emergency alerts).
- 재앙: Emotional, literary, catastrophic (e.g., a disaster for mankind, a fateful tragedy).

Mistake: '정부가 재앙 지원금을 줬어요.' (The government gave disaster relief funds.)
Correction: '정부가 재난 지원금을 줬어요.'

Another mistake is using '재앙' for minor accidents. If you trip and fall, calling it a '재앙' sounds incredibly sarcastic or like you are overacting. In English, we might say 'My hair is a disaster today,' but in Korean, saying '오늘 제 머리는 재앙이에요' would be very unusual unless your hair actually caused a massive, life-altering problem. For minor issues, use '망했다' (ruined) or '엉망이다' (a mess).

Scale of Disaster: 1. 사고 (Sago): Accident (Small to Medium)
2. 재난 (Jaenan): Disaster (Medium to Large, manageable)
3. 재앙 (Jae-ang): Calamity (Large, overwhelming, tragic)

잘못된 표현: '숙제를 안 가져온 것은 재앙이다.' (Not bringing homework is a disaster.)
자연스러운 표현: '숙제를 안 가져온 것은 큰 실수다.' (Not bringing homework is a big mistake.)

Lastly, be careful with the particle usage. Learners often forget that '재앙' is a noun and try to use it as a verb directly. You cannot say '그는 재앙했다.' You must use a verb like '초래하다' (cause) or '겪다' (experience). Always remember that '재앙' is the thing itself, not the action. By mastering these distinctions, you can use the word to convey deep meaning without sounding unnatural or overly dramatic in the wrong situations.

To expand your Korean vocabulary, it is helpful to look at words that occupy the same semantic space as 재앙. While '재앙' is the most intense, other words can be used depending on the specific type of disaster you are describing. For instance, 참사 (chamsa) is often used for disasters that involve a high loss of life, like a ferry sinking or a building collapse. It translates to 'tragedy' or 'gruesome accident.'

Word Comparison

재앙 (Jae-ang): Broad, catastrophic, often natural or fateful. (Disaster)
참사 (Chamsa): Focuses on the loss of life and tragic nature. (Tragedy)
비극 (Bigeuk): Focuses on the emotional sadness. (Tragedy/Drama)

그 사고는 정말 끔찍한 참사였습니다. (That accident was a truly terrible tragedy.)

Another alternative is 불행 (bulhaeng), which means 'misfortune' or 'unhappiness.' This is a much milder word and is used for personal bad luck. If '재앙' is a hurricane, '불행' is losing your wallet. If you want to talk about a disaster in a more scientific or administrative way, as mentioned before, use 재난 (jaenan). This is the word used in 'disaster management' (재난 관리).

More Alternatives: - 천재지변 (Cheonjaejibyeon): Natural disaster (Very formal/literary)
- 화 (Hwa): Misfortune/Harm (Short, often used in idioms)
- 액운 (Aegun): Bad luck/Ill fate (Superstitious context)

지진과 같은 천재지변은 인간이 막을 수 없습니다. (Humans cannot prevent natural disasters like earthquakes.)

Choosing the right word depends on your audience. In a news report, '재앙' or '참사' is appropriate. In a government document, '재난' is preferred. In a personal diary about a bad day, '불행' or '운이 없었다' (was unlucky) is best. By understanding these nuances, you can describe negative events with the precision of a native speaker, ensuring you convey exactly how serious (or not) the situation really is.

How Formal Is It?

रोचक तथ्य

The character 災 (재) originally depicted water and fire, the two primary sources of ancient natural disasters.

उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका

UK /t͡ɕɛ̝.aŋ/

US /t͡sɛ.aŋ/

In Korean, syllables generally have equal stress, but there is a slight emphasis on the first syllable '재' in this word.

तुकबंदी

태양 (taeyang - sun) 해양 (haeyang - ocean) 대양 (daeyang - ocean) 개양 (gaeyang - unfolding) 계양 (gyeyang - hoisting a flag) 배양 (baeyang - cultivation) 서양 (seoyang - the West) 동양 (dongyang - the East)

आम गलतियाँ

Pronouncing 'ae' as 'ay' (like 'jay'). It should be a flat 'eh' sound.
Missing the final 'ng' sound.
Confusing the 'j' sound with a hard English 'Z'.

कठिनाई स्तर

पठन 3/5

Common in news and books, but the Hanja roots are helpful for advanced learners.

लिखना 4/5

Requires understanding of formal verb collocations like '초래하다'.

बोलना 3/5

Pronunciation is straightforward, but usage must be appropriate for the scale of the event.

श्रवण 3/5

Easily recognizable in news and serious dramas.

आगे क्या सीखें

पूर्वापेक्षाएँ

사고 (accident) 나쁘다 (to be bad) 무섭다 (to be scary) 일어나다 (to happen) 큰 (big)

आगे सीखें

재난 (disaster) 참사 (tragedy) 초래하다 (to cause) 방지하다 (to prevent) 피해 (damage)

उन्नत

천재지변 (natural disaster) 불가항력 (force majeure) 참혹하다 (to be horrific) 황폐화 (devastation)

ज़रूरी व्याकरण

Noun + 이/가 닥치다

재앙이 닥쳤다. (A disaster struck.)

Noun + 을/를 초래하다

실수가 재앙을 초래했다. (A mistake caused a disaster.)

Noun + 과/와 같다

그것은 재앙과 같다. (It is like a disaster.)

Noun + 로부터의 (from)

재앙으로부터의 회복. (Recovery from the disaster.)

Noun + 적 (adjective-forming suffix)

재앙적 결과. (Disastrous result.)

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स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

그것은 큰 재앙이에요.

That is a big disaster.

Noun + 이예요 (to be).

재앙이 무서워요.

I am afraid of disasters.

Subject marker '이' + adjective '무서워요'.

불은 재앙이 될 수 있어요.

Fire can be a disaster.

Noun + 이 될 수 있어요 (can become).

재앙을 도와주세요.

Please help with the disaster.

Object marker '을' + '도와주세요' (please help).

이것은 재앙입니다.

This is a disaster.

Formal ending '입니다'.

재앙이 없었으면 좋겠어요.

I wish there were no disasters.

-었으면 좋겠어요 (I wish/hope).

슬픈 재앙이에요.

It is a sad disaster.

Adjective '슬픈' modifying '재앙'.

물 재앙이 왔어요.

A water disaster (flood) came.

Past tense '왔어요'.

지진은 무서운 자연 재앙입니다.

Earthquakes are scary natural disasters.

Compound noun '자연 재앙'.

우리는 재앙을 피해야 해요.

We must avoid the disaster.

-아야/어야 해요 (must/should).

재앙이 마을을 덮쳤어요.

The disaster hit the village.

Verb '덮치다' (to hit/strike).

환경 재앙이 심각해요.

The environmental disaster is serious.

Adjective '심각하다' (to be serious).

재앙 후에 사람들이 힘들어요.

People are having a hard time after the disaster.

Noun + 후에 (after).

이 영화는 재앙에 대한 이야기예요.

This movie is a story about a disaster.

Noun + 에 대한 (about).

재앙이 오기 전에 준비해요.

Prepare before the disaster comes.

-기 전에 (before doing).

그곳에는 큰 재앙이 일어났어요.

A big disaster happened there.

Verb '일어나다' (to happen/occur).

기후 변화는 인류에게 큰 재앙을 초래할 것입니다.

Climate change will cause a great disaster for humanity.

Verb '초래하다' (to cause).

재앙을 막기 위해 정부가 노력하고 있습니다.

The government is working hard to prevent the disaster.

-기 위해 (in order to).

이것은 예고된 재앙이었습니다.

This was a predicted disaster.

Past participle '예고된' (predicted).

많은 사람들이 재앙으로 집을 잃었습니다.

Many people lost their homes due to the disaster.

Particle '으로' (due to/by).

그 사건은 경제적 재앙을 가져왔습니다.

That incident brought about an economic disaster.

Adjective '경제적' (economic).

재앙의 그림자가 도시를 덮었습니다.

The shadow of disaster covered the city.

Metaphorical usage '재앙의 그림자'.

우리는 재앙으로부터 교훈을 얻어야 합니다.

We must learn a lesson from the disaster.

Noun + 로부터 (from).

갑작스러운 재앙에 모두가 놀랐습니다.

Everyone was surprised by the sudden disaster.

Adjective '갑작스러운' (sudden).

전쟁은 그 자체로 거대한 재앙입니다.

War is a huge disaster in itself.

Phrase '그 자체로' (in itself).

과학자들은 재앙적인 결과를 경고했습니다.

Scientists warned of disastrous consequences.

Adjective '재앙적인' (disastrous).

재앙이 닥치기 전에 대책을 세워야 합니다.

We must establish measures before disaster strikes.

Verb '닥치다' (to strike/befall).

이번 홍수는 인재와 자연 재앙이 겹친 결과입니다.

This flood is the result of a combination of human error and natural disaster.

Verb '겹치다' (to overlap/combine).

역사 속에는 수많은 재앙의 기록이 남아 있습니다.

Numerous records of disasters remain in history.

Noun '기록' (record).

그의 실수는 회사에 재앙이 되었습니다.

His mistake became a disaster for the company.

Noun + 이 되다 (to become).

재앙을 극복하기 위해 온 국민이 힘을 모았습니다.

The entire nation joined forces to overcome the disaster.

Verb '극복하다' (to overcome).

예기치 못한 재앙이 우리의 계획을 망쳤습니다.

An unexpected disaster ruined our plans.

Phrase '예기치 못한' (unexpected).

환경 파괴가 계속된다면 지구는 재앙을 맞이할 것입니다.

If environmental destruction continues, the Earth will face a disaster.

Conditional '-ㄴ다면' (if).

그 정책은 서민들에게는 재앙과도 같았습니다.

That policy was like a disaster to the common people.

Particle '-와도 같다' (to be just like).

재앙의 서막이 올랐음을 아무도 몰랐습니다.

No one knew that the prelude to the disaster had begun.

Phrase '재앙의 서막' (prelude to disaster).

인간의 탐욕이 빚어낸 재앙은 참혹했습니다.

The disaster created by human greed was horrific.

Verb '빚어내다' (to create/cause).

그 나라는 재앙의 구렁텅이에서 빠져나오지 못하고 있습니다.

The country is unable to escape the pit of disaster.

Metaphor '재앙의 구렁텅이' (pit of disaster).

재앙은 때로 문명의 진보를 멈추게 합니다.

Disasters sometimes stop the progress of civilization.

Causative '-게 하다' (to make/let).

이번 사태를 재앙으로 규정하는 것은 시기상조입니다.

It is premature to define this situation as a disaster.

Noun '시기상조' (premature).

재앙이 남긴 상처는 치유되기까지 오랜 시간이 걸립니다.

The wounds left by a disaster take a long time to heal.

Passive '치유되다' (to be healed).

그 비극적 서사는 인류가 직면한 재앙을 통찰력 있게 그려냈습니다.

That tragic narrative insightfully depicted the disaster facing humanity.

Adverb '통찰력 있게' (insightfully).

재앙의 필연성에 대한 철학적 고찰이 필요합니다.

A philosophical consideration of the inevitability of disaster is needed.

Noun '필연성' (inevitability).

그의 발언은 외교적 재앙을 야기할 가능성이 큽니다.

His remarks are highly likely to cause a diplomatic disaster.

Verb '야기하다' (to cause/bring about).

역사는 재앙의 반복을 통해 우리에게 경고를 보냅니다.

History sends us warnings through the repetition of disasters.

Noun '반복' (repetition).

문명의 붕괴는 서서히 다가오는 재앙에서 시작됩니다.

The collapse of civilization begins with a slowly approaching disaster.

Verb '다가오다' (to approach).

재앙의 소용돌이 속에서 인간의 존엄성을 지키기는 어렵습니다.

It is difficult to maintain human dignity in the whirlpool of disaster.

Metaphor '소용돌이' (whirlpool/vortex).

그 소설은 재앙 이후의 황폐해진 인간 정신을 탐구합니다.

The novel explores the devastated human spirit after the disaster.

Verb '탐구하다' (to explore/research).

재앙을 대하는 태도에서 그 사회의 성숙도가 드러납니다.

The maturity of a society is revealed in its attitude toward disasters.

Noun '성숙도' (maturity level).

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

재앙이 닥치다

재앙을 초래하다

자연 재앙

환경 재앙

재앙을 막다

재앙을 겪다

국가적 재앙

재앙의 시작

재앙과 같다

재앙적인 결과

सामान्य वाक्यांश

재앙의 구렁텅이

— A state of deep misery or a hopeless situation caused by disaster.

나라는 재앙의 구렁텅이에 빠졌다.

예고 없는 재앙

— A disaster that happens suddenly without any warning.

지진은 예고 없는 재앙이다.

인류의 재앙

— Something that threatens or harms all of humanity.

핵전쟁은 인류의 재앙이다.

재앙이 내리다

— To have a disaster fall upon someone, often with a sense of fate.

하늘에서 재앙이 내렸다.

재앙을 부르다

— To behave in a way that invites disaster.

그의 오만이 재앙을 불렀다.

대재앙

— A massive, world-scale disaster.

소행성 충돌은 대재앙이다.

재앙의 그림자

— The ominous feeling or early signs of a coming disaster.

재앙의 그림자가 드리워졌다.

재앙을 극복하다

— To recover and move past a catastrophic event.

우리는 재앙을 극복할 수 있다.

재앙을 예고하다

— To predict that a disaster will happen.

검은 구름이 재앙을 예고했다.

재앙을 피하다

— To escape or avoid a disaster.

운 좋게 재앙을 피했다.

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

재앙 vs 재난

Used for official/technical disaster management (e.g., emergency alerts).

재앙 vs 사고

Used for general accidents (e.g., car accidents, minor slips).

재앙 vs 참사

Specifically used for disasters with high loss of life and tragic outcomes.

मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ

"재앙이 겹치다"

— When multiple disasters happen at the same time.

가뭄에 홍수까지, 재앙이 겹쳤다.

Neutral

"재앙을 자초하다"

— To bring disaster upon oneself through one's own actions.

그는 무리한 투자로 재앙을 자초했다.

Neutral

"하늘의 재앙"

— A disaster seen as divine punishment or unavoidable fate.

이것은 사람이 어찌할 수 없는 하늘의 재앙이다.

Literary

"재앙을 씻다"

— To clear away the effects or bad luck of a disaster.

마을 사람들은 제사를 지내 재앙을 씻어내려 했다.

Cultural

"재앙의 씨앗"

— The root cause or beginning of a future disaster.

작은 거짓말이 재앙의 씨앗이 되었다.

Metaphorical

"재앙을 넘기다"

— To barely survive or get through a disaster.

힘겹게 큰 재앙을 넘겼다.

Neutral

"재앙이 떠나다"

— When a period of disaster finally ends.

오랜 가뭄이라는 재앙이 떠났다.

Literary

"재앙을 막는 방패"

— Something that protects against disaster.

튼튼한 댐은 재앙을 막는 방패다.

Metaphorical

"재앙을 먹고 자라다"

— To benefit or grow from the misfortune of others (very dark).

전쟁 상인들은 재앙을 먹고 자란다.

Cynical

"재앙의 문"

— The start of a series of catastrophic events.

판도라의 상자를 여는 것은 재앙의 문을 여는 것이다.

Literary

आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

재앙 vs 재해

Both mean disaster/calamity.

재해 is more commonly used in legal and industrial contexts (e.g., industrial disaster).

산업 재해 보험에 가입했다.

재앙 vs 비극

Both describe very sad events.

비극 focuses on the dramatic and emotional sadness, while 재앙 focuses on the scale of damage.

그의 죽음은 큰 비극이었다.

재앙 vs 불행

Both mean bad things.

불행 is much lighter and refers to general bad luck.

그것은 정말 불행한 일이었다.

재앙 vs 고난

Both involve suffering.

고난 refers to personal hardships or trials over time.

그는 많은 고난을 이겨냈다.

재앙 vs 위기

Both are negative situations.

위기 is a 'crisis' or 'turning point' that could lead to disaster but isn't necessarily a disaster yet.

우리는 지금 경제 위기에 처해 있다.

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

이것은 [Noun] 재앙이에요.

이것은 큰 재앙이에요.

[Noun]은/는 재앙입니다.

지진은 재앙입니다.

[Noun]이/가 재앙을 초래했습니다.

태풍이 재앙을 초래했습니다.

재앙을 막기 위해 [Verb]-아야 합니다.

재앙을 막기 위해 노력해야 합니다.

재앙적인 [Noun]이/가 발생했습니다.

재앙적인 결과가 발생했습니다.

[Noun]은/는 예고된 재앙이었습니다.

그 사고는 예고된 재앙이었습니다.

재앙의 구렁텅이에 [Verb].

나라는 재앙의 구렁텅이에 빠졌습니다.

재앙의 필연성을 [Verb].

그는 재앙의 필연성을 역설했습니다.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा

재앙 (disaster)

재난 (disaster/emergency)

재해 (calamity)

क्रिया

재앙을 초래하다 (to cause disaster)

재앙을 겪다 (to suffer disaster)

विशेषण

재앙적 (disastrous)

재앙과 같은 (disaster-like)

इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें

frequency

Common in media and literature, moderate in daily speech.

सामान्य गलतियाँ

Using '재앙' for a car accident. → 사고 (Sago)
A car accident is usually just an 'accident' unless it involves hundreds of people.
Saying '재앙했다' to mean 'It was a disaster'. → 재앙이었다 / 재앙이 일어났다
'재앙' is a noun and cannot be turned into a verb by adding '하다'.
Confusing '재앙' with '재양' (non-existent word). → 재앙
Watch the spelling! It is 'ㅇ' at the end, not 'ㄴ' or nothing.
Using '재앙' for 'bad luck'. → 불운 / 불행
'재앙' is much more than just being unlucky; it's a catastrophe.
Calling a government alert a '재앙 문자'. → 재난 문자
Official terms use '재난', not '재앙'.

सुझाव

Scale Matters

Only use '재앙' for events that feel truly catastrophic. For smaller things, stick to '사고' or '실수'.

Learn Collocations

Memorize '재앙을 초래하다' (cause disaster) as a single unit. It's very common in writing.

News Keywords

When you hear '재앙' on the news, pay attention to the prefix (기후, 자연, 경제) to know the topic.

Tone

This word has a very heavy tone. Using it shows you understand the gravity of a situation.

Particle Use

Remember to use '이/가' when '재앙' is the subject ('재앙이 닥치다') and '을/를' when it's the object ('재앙을 막다').

Contrast

Contrast '재앙' with '축복' (blessing) to talk about the pros and cons of technology.

Literary Flair

In creative writing, use '재앙의 그림자' to build suspense.

Precision

Use '참사' if people died. Use '재앙' if the whole environment or system was destroyed.

Visualizing

Visualize a 'Jae-ant' (Giant) monster causing 'Jae-ang'.

Pronunciation

Keep the 'ang' short and crisp at the end.

याद करें

स्मृति सहायक

Think of 'Jae' as 'Jay' and 'Ang' as 'Anger'. Imagine a giant bird named Jay who is very Angry and causes a disaster.

दृश्य संबंध

Imagine a huge, dark, swirling storm cloud over a city with the word '재앙' written in the lightning.

Word Web

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चैलेंज

Write three sentences about a movie you saw that featured a '재앙'. Use the phrase '재앙을 초래하다' in one of them.

शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Derived from Hanja (Sino-Korean characters). 災 (재) + 殃 (앙).

मूल अर्थ: 災 means 'disaster' or 'fire,' and 殃 means 'misfortune' or 'punishment.'

Sino-Korean (Hanja-based vocabulary).

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

Be careful when using this word around people who have actually survived a major tragedy, as it carries a very heavy emotional load.

English speakers often use 'disaster' casually ('My hair is a disaster'). Koreans almost never do this with '재앙.'

The movie 'Haeundae' (2009) is a classic '재난/재앙' film. The phrase '기후 재앙' is a standard term in Korean environmental documentaries. Historical records of the Joseon Dynasty (Sillok) frequently record '재앙' like locust swarms.

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वास्तविक संदर्भ

Natural Disasters

지진 재앙
홍수 재앙
재앙이 닥치다
피해를 입다

Environment

기후 재앙
지구 온난화
환경 보호
재앙을 막다

History/War

전쟁의 재앙
역사적 비극
인류의 고통
재앙의 기록

Economics

경제적 재앙
시장 붕괴
실업난
재앙적인 결과

Movies/Fiction

재앙 영화
지구의 종말
괴물의 습격
재앙의 서막

बातचीत की शुरुआत

"최근에 뉴스에서 본 가장 큰 재앙은 무엇인가요? (What is the biggest disaster you've seen in the news lately?)"

"기후 재앙을 막기 위해 우리가 무엇을 할 수 있을까요? (What can we do to prevent a climate disaster?)"

"영화 속의 재앙 상황이 실제로 일어난다면 어떻게 하실 건가요? (What would you do if a disaster situation from a movie actually happened?)"

"역사적으로 가장 끔찍했던 재앙은 무엇이라고 생각하시나요? (What do you think was the most horrific disaster in history?)"

"재앙을 극복하는 데 가장 중요한 것은 무엇일까요? (What is the most important thing in overcoming a disaster?)"

डायरी विषय

내가 만약 거대한 재앙에서 살아남는다면, 가장 먼저 무엇을 할 것인지 써보세요. (Write about what you would do first if you survived a giant disaster.)

환경 재앙을 주제로 한 짧은 SF 이야기를 만들어 보세요. (Create a short sci-fi story themed around an environmental disaster.)

재앙과 축복의 차이에 대해 자신의 생각을 정리해 보세요. (Organize your thoughts on the difference between a disaster and a blessing.)

과거의 재앙으로부터 우리가 배워야 할 교훈은 무엇인가요? (What lessons should we learn from past disasters?)

재앙을 겪고 있는 사람들에게 보낼 위로의 편지를 써보세요. (Write a letter of comfort to people undergoing a disaster.)

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

Usually, no. It sounds too dramatic. Use '망했다' (I'm ruined) instead. '재앙' is for things like earthquakes or wars.

'재난' is technical and used by the government. '재앙' is emotional and used to describe the horror of the event.

Yes, it is quite formal and literary, but it is also used in common news broadcasts.

You say '자연 재앙' or '자연 재해'.

No, it is only a noun. You must use it with verbs like '이다' (to be) or '초래하다' (to cause).

Not always, but it always involves significant damage or suffering. An economic collapse can be a '재앙' without immediate deaths.

The prefix '대' means 'big' or 'great,' so '대재앙' is a massive, often global catastrophe.

No. '재수 없다' means to be unlucky or annoying. They share no Hanja roots.

Yes, among friends you can use it hyperbolically, like 'My cooking was a disaster' (내 요리는 재앙이었어), but it's very dramatic.

It is 災 (disaster) and 殃 (misfortune).

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