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A2 noun #300 सबसे आम 10 मिनट पढ़ने का समय

~성

शीर्ष 300

At the A1 level, you don't need to worry about the complex grammar of '~성' yet. You will mostly encounter it as part of fixed words that you learn as single units. The most common word you will see is '가능성' (possibility), often used in simple sentences like '가능성이 있어요' (There is a possibility). You might also see '남성' (man/male) and '여성' (woman/female) on signs or forms. At this stage, just think of '~성' as a sound that often appears at the end of words describing a type or a quality. You don't need to try and create your own words with it yet. Just focus on recognizing it in these common words. For example, when you see '여성용' (for women), the '성' part is telling you about the 'gender' or 'nature' of the product's target. It's a small building block that helps you start identifying categories of things. Even though it's a suffix, at A1, it's best to treat words like '가능성' as one single vocabulary item to memorize.

At the A2 level, you start to see how '~성' works as a pattern. You will notice it appearing in words that describe qualities you've already learned as adjectives. For instance, you know '중요해요' (It's important), and now you see '중요성' (importance). You might see '안전해요' (It's safe) and learn '안전성' (safety/stability). At this level, you should begin to recognize that '~성' turns a descriptive concept into a 'thing' (a noun). This is very useful for making simple observations more formal. Instead of just saying 'This is safe,' you can say 'Safety is important.' You will also encounter it in words related to personality or social skills, like '사회성' (sociality/social skills). You can use these words to describe yourself or others in a slightly more sophisticated way. The key at A2 is to recognize the root word inside the '~성' word. If you know '필요' means 'need,' then '필요성' is 'necessity.' This will help you expand your vocabulary quickly without having to memorize every single new word from scratch.

By B1, you are expected to use '~성' words more actively in your writing and speaking. This is the level where you move beyond simple descriptions and start discussing abstract ideas. You will use words like '효율성' (efficiency), '다양성' (diversity), and '일관성' (consistency) to explain your opinions. For example, in a discussion about work, you might say '효율성이 가장 중요해요' (Efficiency is the most important). You should also be able to distinguish between '~성' and '~적'. You'll learn that '경제적' means 'economical' (describing a car, for example), while '경제성' is 'economic feasibility' (the concept you study). You will also start to see '~성' in more technical contexts, like '신뢰성' (reliability) in technology or '수익성' (profitability) in business. At B1, you should be comfortable using these nouns as subjects or objects in sentences, and you should be able to understand them when reading news articles or watching slightly more complex media content. You are building the bridge between 'everyday Korean' and 'professional Korean.'

At the B2 level, '~성' becomes a tool for precise argumentation. you will encounter and use more specialized terms like '객관성' (objectivity), '주관성' (subjectivity), '개연성' (probability/logic in a story), and '창의성' (creativity). You should be able to discuss the 'degree' of these qualities using verbs like '강화하다' (to strengthen), '평가하다' (to evaluate), or '결여되다' (to lack). For instance, '이 논문은 객관성이 부족합니다' (This paper lacks objectivity). You will also notice that '~성' is used to create many modern terms in sociology and politics, such as '정체성' (identity) and '공정성' (fairness). At this level, you should be able to read an editorial or a professional report and understand how these abstract nouns are being used to build a logical case. You should also be careful not to over-nominalize your sentences, which can make them sound too dry, but you should definitely have these words in your arsenal for formal writing tasks like the TOPIK II essay.

At the C1 level, you are exploring the nuances and the 'philosophy' of the '~성' suffix. You will encounter highly academic and abstract terms like '당위성' (justifiability/the state of 'ought-to-be'), '휘발성' (volatility), '가변성' (variability), and '함축성' (implicitness). You should be able to understand how these words function in literary criticism, scientific research, and philosophical debates. At this level, you might even encounter words where '~성' is used in less common ways, or where it is paired with very advanced Hanja roots. You should be able to use these words to express very subtle distinctions. For example, you might discuss the '역사성' (historicity) of a certain event versus its '시의성' (timeliness). Your ability to use these terms correctly will signal a high level of education and professional competence in Korean. You should also be aware of how '~성' words are used in legal contexts to define the 'nature' of a crime or a contract, such as '위법성' (illegality).

At the C2 level, your mastery of '~성' is near-native. You can effortlessly navigate dense academic texts, legal codes, and classical literature where this suffix is used to categorize the very essence of existence. You understand the historical evolution of the Hanja 性 and how it relates to Neo-Confucian concepts of human nature, which still subtly influence the use of '~성' in modern Korean. You can use rare and specific terms like '영속성' (perpetuity), '배타성' (exclusivity), or '상호보완성' (complementarity) with perfect precision. You are also sensitive to the stylistic choices of using a '~성' noun versus a verbal construction to change the tone and focus of a sentence. You can critique the '진정성' (authenticity) of a political speech or the '조형성' (formative beauty) of a piece of art. At this level, '~성' is no longer just a suffix; it is a conceptual lens through which you can analyze and articulate the most complex aspects of the human experience and the physical world in Korean.

इसका अभ्यास करें उदाहरण नोट्स और सुझाव

~성 30 सेकंड में

~성 is a suffix meaning 'nature' or 'quality', turning roots into abstract nouns.
It is mostly used with Sino-Korean words and corresponds to '-ity' or '-ness'.
Common examples include 가능성 (possibility), 중요성 (importance), and 다양성 (diversity).
It is essential for formal writing, news, and professional Korean communication.

The Korean suffix ~성 (性) is one of the most productive and essential building blocks in the Korean language, particularly when moving from basic conversational Korean to more descriptive, academic, or professional levels. Derived from the Hanja character 性, which translates to 'nature,' 'character,' or 'quality,' this suffix is used to transform roots—typically Sino-Korean roots—into abstract nouns that describe the inherent nature or property of something. In English, it most closely corresponds to suffixes like -ity, -ness, -ship, or -ence. For example, when you take the word 'possible' (가능) and add '~성', it becomes 'possibility' (가능성). This allows speakers to discuss concepts as abstract entities rather than just describing things with adjectives.

Core Function: It functions as a nominalizer that specifically targets the 'essence' or 'quality' of the preceding root. It is almost exclusively used with Sino-Korean (Hanja-based) words.
Semantic Range: It covers a wide range of meanings from physical properties (like 'solubility' or 'conductivity') to abstract social concepts (like 'diversity' or 'creativity').

그 계획은 성공 가능성이 매우 높습니다. (That plan has a very high possibility of success.)

People use ~성 when they need to be precise. In daily life, you might say something is 'important' (중요해요), but in a business meeting or an essay, you would discuss the 'importance' (중요성) of the matter. This shift from adjective to abstract noun is a hallmark of advancing your Korean proficiency. It is used in news reports to categorize events, in science to describe materials, and in psychology to describe personality traits (성격). Understanding this suffix is like unlocking a key to thousands of vocabulary words because once you know the root, the '~성' version becomes instantly recognizable.

우리는 제품의 안전성을 최우선으로 생각합니다. (We consider the safety/stability of the product our top priority.)

The usage of '~성' is ubiquitous in modern Korean media. Whether it's discussing 'marketability' (시장성) in economics or 'sensitivity' (감수성) in literature, the suffix provides a structured way to categorize the world. It is also used to denote gender or sex in certain contexts, such as '남성' (male) and '여성' (female), where the '성' refers to the biological or social nature of being male or female. This dual role—as a noun-forming suffix and as a root for 'gender'—makes it one of the most frequent syllables in the Korean language.

Social Context: In social justice and modern discourse, words like '평등성' (equality) and '다양성' (diversity) are central. The suffix allows for the objectification of these values into topics of debate.

문화적 다양성은 사회를 풍요롭게 만듭니다. (Cultural diversity makes society rich.)

Using ~성 in a sentence requires understanding that it creates a noun. Therefore, it will always be followed by noun-related particles like -이/가, -을/를, -은/는, or -의. It cannot be used as a verb or adjective directly. To use it in a descriptive sense, you often pair it with verbs like '있다' (to have/exist), '없다' (to not have), '높다' (to be high), or '낮다' (to be low). This is the most common pattern for expressing the degree of a certain quality.

이 약은 부작용의 위험성이 있습니다. (This medicine has the risk/danger of side effects.)

Another frequent pattern is using the '~성' noun as the object of a verb that implies evaluation or recognition, such as '강조하다' (to emphasize), '인정하다' (to recognize), or '평가하다' (to evaluate). For instance, '창의성을 강조하다' means 'to emphasize creativity.' This structure is very common in educational and professional settings where specific traits are being analyzed or promoted.

Common Pattern 1: [Noun] + 성 + 이/가 + 높다/낮다: Used to describe the degree of a quality. Example: '효율성이 높다' (Efficiency is high).
Common Pattern 2: [Noun] + 성 + 을/를 + 키우다/강화하다: Used to describe developing or strengthening a quality. Example: '전문성을 키우다' (To develop expertise).

In more complex sentences, ~성 words often act as the subject of a clause that explains a result. For example, '휴대성이 좋아서 인기가 많아요' (It is popular because its portability is good). Here, '휴대성' (portability) is the reason for the popularity. Note how '좋다' (to be good) is used to describe the quality. You will rarely see '~성' words used in very casual, slang-heavy speech unless the speaker is being ironic or intentionally formal.

디자인보다 실용성을 더 중시해요. (I value practicality more than design.)

When translating from English to Korean, if you encounter a word ending in '-ity', your first instinct should be to check if there is a corresponding '~성' word in Korean. However, be careful: not every '-ity' word uses '~성'. For example, 'city' is '도시', not '도성' (though '도성' exists, it means a fortress wall). The suffix '~성' specifically denotes the *abstract quality* of the root word.

Common Pattern 3: [Noun] + 성 + 의 + [Noun]: Used to describe a noun using an abstract quality. Example: '예술성의 한계' (The limits of artistic quality).

그 영화는 대중성과 작품성을 모두 갖췄어요. (That movie has both popular appeal and artistic merit.)

You will encounter ~성 words in almost every facet of Korean life that involves description or analysis. In the **news**, anchors frequently use these words to summarize complex situations. You might hear about the '심각성' (seriousness) of a climate crisis or the '시급성' (urgency) of a new law. These terms provide a formal tone that is expected in journalism. If you are watching a Korean documentary, the narrator will use '~성' words to describe the characteristics of animals, historical eras, or scientific phenomena.

이번 사건의 특수성을 고려해야 합니다. (We must consider the uniqueness/special nature of this case.)

In **business and technology**, '~성' is everywhere. Product reviews on YouTube or blogs will constantly mention '가성비' (price-to-performance ratio, where '성' is performance), '휴대성' (portability), and '내구성' (durability). When a new smartphone is released, tech reviewers will debate its '혁신성' (innovativeness). In office environments, managers will talk about '생산성' (productivity) and '효율성' (efficiency). If you work in a Korean company, these are words you will hear in every meeting.

Academic Settings: Lectures and textbooks are saturated with '~성' words. Concepts like '객관성' (objectivity) and '주관성' (subjectivity) are fundamental to academic discourse.
Legal & Official Documents: Contracts and laws use terms like '유효성' (validity) and '강제성' (compulsoriness) to define legal boundaries.

In **daily conversation**, while less frequent than in writing, '~성' words still appear when people discuss personalities or life choices. You might hear someone say, '그 사람은 사회성이 좋아요' (That person has good social skills/sociality). Or when discussing a movie, '개연성이 없어요' (It lacks probability/logic). Even in the kitchen, you might talk about the '산성' (acidity) of a lemon. The suffix is so integrated that speakers often don't even realize they are using a formal suffix; it just feels like the natural name for that specific quality.

사과의 진정성이 느껴지지 않아요. (I can't feel the sincerity/authenticity of the apology.)

One of the most common mistakes learners make is trying to attach ~성 to native Korean words. For example, '예쁘다' (to be pretty) is a native Korean adjective. You cannot say '예쁨성' to mean 'prettiness.' Instead, you would use the nominalizer '~음/ㅁ', resulting in '예쁨'. Remember: ~성 is almost exclusively for Sino-Korean roots. If the root word doesn't have a Hanja equivalent, '~성' is likely the wrong choice.

❌ 고마움성 (Gomaum-seong) - Incorrect
✅ 고마움 (Gomaum) - Correct (Gratitude/Thankfulness)

Another mistake is confusing ~성 with ~적. While '~성' creates a noun (quality), '~적' creates a determiner or adjective (having the quality of). For example, '경제성' is 'economic feasibility' (noun), while '경제적' is 'economic' (adjective). Learners often swap these, saying things like '경제성이 문제' (Economic feasibility is the problem) when they mean '경제적인 문제' (An economic problem). Always ask yourself: Am I naming the quality itself, or am I describing something else using that quality?

Confusion with ~력 (Power/Ability): Sometimes learners use '~성' when they should use '~력'. '~성' is a passive quality, while '~력' is an active power or ability. Example: '창의성' (creativity as a trait) vs. '상상력' (imaginative power/ability).
Overuse in Casual Speech: Using too many '~성' words in a casual conversation with friends can make you sound like a textbook or a news reporter. It can feel 'stiff' (딱딱하다).

A subtle mistake involves the word '성격' (personality). While '성' is part of the word, '성격' is a fixed noun. Learners sometimes try to create '성격성' to mean 'personality-ness,' which is redundant and incorrect. Similarly, don't confuse '~성' with the standalone word '성' which can mean 'castle' or 'last name.' Context is key to ensuring you are using the suffix correctly as a nominalizer.

❌ 이 기계는 활동성이 좋아요. (This machine has good activity-ness.)
✅ 이 기계는 성능이 좋아요. (This machine has good performance.)

While ~성 is the most common way to express 'quality' or 'nature,' there are several other suffixes and structures that serve similar purposes. Understanding the nuances between them will help you choose the right word for the right situation. The most frequent alternatives are ~력 (力), ~질, and ~함/기.

~성 vs. ~력 (力): ~성 focuses on the inherent nature or characteristic. ~력 focuses on strength, power, or ability. For example, '기술성' (technological nature/quality) vs. '기술력' (technological prowess/ability).
~성 vs. ~질: ~질 is a native Korean suffix often used for negative qualities or repetitive actions. It is much more informal and often derogatory. Example: '선생질' (acting like a teacher in a bad way) vs. '전문성' (professionalism/expertise).
~성 vs. ~함/기 (Nominalizers): ~함 and ~기 turn verbs/adjectives into nouns but describe the state or act rather than the abstract quality. Example: '중요함' (the state of being important) vs. '중요성' (the concept of importance).

In some cases, you might use ~도 (度), which means 'degree.' While '~성' describes the nature, '~도' describes the measurable level of that nature. For example, '정확성' is 'accuracy' (the quality), while '정확도' is 'accuracy' (the measured percentage or level). This distinction is vital in technical and scientific Korean.

이 시스템은 신뢰성이 높고 신뢰도 측정 결과도 좋습니다. (This system has high reliability and the reliability degree measurement results are also good.)

Finally, consider the suffix ~품 (品) when referring to the quality of a physical object, or ~상 (狀) for the shape or condition. However, '~성' remains the most versatile and common choice for abstract qualities. When in doubt, '~성' is the 'safest' academic-sounding suffix for Sino-Korean roots.

How Formal Is It?

औपचारिक

"본 제품의 안전성을 검증하였습니다."

तटस्थ

"이 계획은 실용성이 좀 떨어지네요."

अनौपचारिक

"그 사람은 사회성이 진짜 좋아."

Child friendly

"친구들과 사이좋게 지내는 사회성을 길러요."

बोलचाल

"이거 가성비 갑이다!"

रोचक तथ्य

In ancient philosophy, 'Seong' (性) was a central topic of debate, referring to the innate moral nature of humans. Today, it has evolved into a versatile scientific and linguistic suffix.

उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका

UK /sʌŋ/

US /sʌŋ/

The stress is usually neutral as it is a suffix, but the preceding syllable often carries the primary emphasis of the word.

तुकबंदी

정 (jeong) 명 (myeong) 평 (pyeong) 영 (yeong) 경 (gyeong) 성 (seong - castle) 성 (seong - last name) 형 (hyeong)

आम गलतियाँ

Pronouncing it like 'song' (too open).
Pronouncing it like 'seung' (too closed).
Adding an extra vowel at the end (seong-eu).
Making the 'ng' sound too heavy or clicking.
Not connecting it smoothly to the root word.

कठिनाई स्तर

पठन 3/5

Easy to recognize once you know the pattern, but requires Hanja root knowledge for advanced words.

लिखना 4/5

Requires knowing which roots can take '~성' and which cannot (Sino-Korean vs. Native).

बोलना 3/5

Common in professional speech; pronunciation is straightforward.

श्रवण 2/5

The 'seong' sound is very distinct at the end of words.

आगे क्या सीखें

पूर्वापेक्षाएँ

성격 성함 남성 여성 가능

आगे सीखें

~적 (Suffix) ~력 (Suffix) ~도 (Suffix) ~함 (Nominalizer) ~기 (Nominalizer)

उन्नत

당위성 자의성 개연성 휘발성 정체성

ज़रूरी व्याकरण

Sino-Korean Nominalization

가능 (Possible) -> 가능성 (Possibility)

Adjectival Transformation (~적)

경제성 (Economic feasibility) -> 경제적 (Economical)

Ability Suffix (~력)

기술성 (Technical nature) -> 기술력 (Technical ability)

Degree Suffix (~도)

정확성 (Accuracy as a concept) -> 정확도 (Accuracy as a measurement)

State Nominalization (~함)

중요함 (The state of being important) vs 중요성 (Importance)

स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

이것은 가능성이 있어요.

This has a possibility.

가능성 (possibility) is a common noun ending in ~성.

여성 옷은 어디에 있어요?

Where are the women's clothes?

여성 (female/woman) uses ~성 to denote gender nature.

남성 신발을 찾고 있어요.

I am looking for men's shoes.

남성 (male/man) is the counterpart to 여성.

그 사람은 성격이 좋아요.

That person has a good personality.

성격 (personality) contains the '성' root meaning nature.

이 음식은 산성이 아니에요.

This food is not acidic.

산성 (acidity) describes the chemical nature.

비밀번호의 안전성이 중요해요.

The safety of the password is important.

안전성 (safety/security) is used for abstract concepts.

이 계획은 실용성이 없어요.

This plan has no practicality.

실용성 (practicality) is root '실용' + suffix '~성'.

그 영화는 대중성이 높아요.

That movie has high popular appeal.

대중성 (popularity/public appeal) is used for media.

비타민의 중요성을 알아요?

Do you know the importance of vitamins?

중요성 (importance) is the noun form of 중요 (important).

이 가방은 휴대성이 좋아요.

This bag has good portability.

휴대성 (portability) comes from 휴대 (carrying).

우리는 다양성을 존중해야 해요.

We must respect diversity.

다양성 (diversity) is a key social concept.

이 옷은 활동성이 편해요.

This clothing is comfortable for activity.

활동성 (activity/mobility) describes how easy it is to move.

필요성을 못 느끼겠어요.

I can't feel the necessity.

필요성 (necessity) is the noun form of 필요 (need).

그 아이는 사회성이 부족해요.

That child lacks social skills.

사회성 (sociality) refers to the ability to interact with others.

이 재료는 독성이 없어요.

This material has no toxicity.

독성 (toxicity) describes the poisonous nature.

그의 말은 일관성이 없어요.

His words lack consistency.

일관성 (consistency) is a common abstract noun.

업무의 효율성을 높여야 합니다.

We need to increase work efficiency.

효율성 (efficiency) is a key business term.

이 제품의 내구성을 테스트했어요.

We tested the durability of this product.

내구성 (durability) is used for physical objects.

창의성을 키우는 교육이 필요해요.

Education that fosters creativity is needed.

창의성 (creativity) is the noun form of 창의 (creative).

그 주장은 객관성이 떨어져요.

That argument lacks objectivity.

객관성 (objectivity) is essential in formal discussions.

이 투자는 수익성이 낮아요.

This investment has low profitability.

수익성 (profitability) is a common economic term.

전문성을 인정받고 싶어요.

I want to be recognized for my expertise.

전문성 (expertise/professionalism) is root 전문 + ~성.

환경 보호의 시급성을 강조했어요.

He emphasized the urgency of environmental protection.

시급성 (urgency) is the noun form of 시급 (urgent).

그 이야기는 개연성이 부족해요.

That story lacks probability/logic.

개연성 (probability/verisimilitude) is used in literary criticism.

법의 형평성을 유지해야 합니다.

The fairness/equity of the law must be maintained.

형평성 (fairness/equity) is a formal legal/social term.

디지털 시대의 정체성 위기입니다.

It is an identity crisis in the digital age.

정체성 (identity) is a core concept in psychology and sociology.

이 가설은 타당성을 검증받아야 해요.

This hypothesis must have its validity verified.

타당성 (validity/feasibility) is used in research.

작품의 예술성을 높게 평가합니다.

I highly evaluate the artistic quality of the work.

예술성 (artistic quality/merit) describes the nature of art.

정보의 신뢰성이 가장 중요합니다.

The reliability of information is most important.

신뢰성 (reliability/credibility) is used for data and people.

그 정책은 실효성이 의문시됩니다.

The effectiveness of that policy is being questioned.

실효성 (effectiveness/efficacy) is a formal administrative term.

인간의 존엄성을 지켜야 합니다.

Human dignity must be protected.

존엄성 (dignity/sanctity) is a high-level ethical term.

시장의 변동성을 예측하기 어렵네요.

It's difficult to predict market volatility.

변동성 (volatility/variability) is used in finance.

사건의 당위성을 설명해 보세요.

Try to explain the justifiability/necessity of the event.

당위성 (justifiability/ought-to-be) is a philosophical term.

언어의 자의성을 이해해야 합니다.

You must understand the arbitrariness of language.

자의성 (arbitrariness) is a technical term in linguistics.

물질의 휘발성이 매우 강합니다.

The volatility of the substance is very strong.

휘발성 (volatility) describes how easily a liquid turns to gas.

역사의 특수성과 보편성을 논하다.

Discussing the specificity and universality of history.

특수성 (specificity) and 보편성 (universality) are academic opposites.

그 시는 함축성이 풍부합니다.

That poem is rich in implicitness/connotation.

함축성 (implicitness/connotative nature) is used in literature.

기술의 가변성에 대비해야 합니다.

We must prepare for the variability/changeability of technology.

가변성 (variability/mutability) is root 가변 + ~성.

이 이론은 정합성이 떨어집니다.

This theory lacks coherence/consistency.

정합성 (coherence/consistency) is a high-level logic term.

권력의 배타성을 경계해야 합니다.

We must be wary of the exclusivity of power.

배타성 (exclusivity/exclusivism) is a political term.

존재의 영속성에 대해 사유하다.

Contemplating the perpetuity of existence.

영속성 (perpetuity/permanence) is a deep philosophical term.

법적 안정성을 해칠 우려가 있다.

There is a concern that it might harm legal stability.

법적 안정성 (legal stability) is a specific legal doctrine.

두 개념의 상호보완성을 강조했다.

Emphasized the complementarity of the two concepts.

상호보완성 (complementarity) is a complex compound noun.

인간 소외의 필연성을 논증하다.

Demonstrating the inevitability of human alienation.

필연성 (inevitability/necessity) is a term used in logic and sociology.

건축물의 조형성이 뛰어납니다.

The formative beauty/plasticity of the building is outstanding.

조형성 (formative quality/plasticity) is used in art and architecture.

사회의 폐쇄성을 극복해야 합니다.

We must overcome the closedness/insularity of society.

폐쇄성 (closedness/insularity) describes a restrictive nature.

정보의 비대칭성을 해결해야 해요.

We need to resolve the asymmetry of information.

비대칭성 (asymmetry) is a technical term in economics.

그의 행동은 가해성이 다분합니다.

His actions have a strong nature of inflicting harm.

가해성 (harmful nature) is a formal term used in legal/social contexts.

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

가능성이 높다

중요성을 강조하다

효율성을 높이다

다양성을 존중하다

안전성을 확인하다

창의성을 발휘하다

일관성을 유지하다

신뢰성을 잃다

실용성을 중시하다

정체성을 찾다

सामान्य वाक्यांश

가성비

사회성

전문성

휴대성

객관성

주관성

독창성

내구성

필연성

진정성

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

~성 vs ~적

Learners often use the noun form (~성) when they need the adjective form (~적).

~성 vs ~력

Confusing 'quality' with 'power/ability'.

~성 vs ~함

Confusing the abstract concept with the specific state of being.

मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ

"개연성이 없다"

Used when a story or situation lacks logic or is hard to believe.

그 드라마는 결말이 개연성이 없어서 실망했어요.

Neutral

"사회성이 떨어지다"

To have poor social skills or be awkward in social situations.

그는 똑똑하지만 사회성이 좀 떨어져요.

Neutral

"전문성을 띠다"

To take on a professional or expert character.

이 취미가 점점 전문성을 띠기 시작했어요.

Formal

"대중성을 확보하다"

To gain popularity among the general public.

그 가수는 이번 앨범으로 대중성을 확보했어요.

Formal

"정체성의 혼란"

An identity crisis; being confused about who one is.

그는 이민 후 정체성의 혼란을 겪었습니다.

Neutral/Academic

"객관성을 잃다"

To lose objectivity; to become biased.

감정에 치우치면 객관성을 잃기 쉽습니다.

Formal

"수익성을 따지다"

To calculate or consider the profitability of something carefully.

너무 수익성만 따지면 일을 그르칠 수 있어요.

Neutral

"안전성을 담보하다"

To guarantee or ensure safety/stability.

새로운 기술은 안전성을 담보해야 합니다.

Formal

"휘발성이 강하다"

Literally 'highly volatile', but often used for news or topics that disappear quickly.

인터넷 이슈는 휘발성이 강해서 금방 잊혀져요.

Neutral

"특수성을 인정하다"

To recognize the unique or special nature of a situation.

각 지역의 특수성을 인정해 주어야 합니다.

Formal

आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

~성 vs 정확성 vs 정확도

Both mean 'accuracy'.

정확성 is the abstract quality of being accurate. 정확도 is the measurable degree or percentage of accuracy.

정확성이 중요해요 (Accuracy is important) vs 정확도가 90%예요 (The accuracy is 90%).

~성 vs 기술성 vs 기술력

Both relate to technology.

기술성 refers to the technical nature or characteristics. 기술력 refers to the actual technical power or ability of a person/company.

기술성을 평가하다 (Evaluate technical nature) vs 기술력이 뛰어나다 (Have great technical ability).

~성 vs 가능성 vs 가능함

Both relate to being possible.

가능성 is 'possibility' (a chance). 가능함 is 'the state of being possible'.

성공 가능성 (Possibility of success) vs 사용 가능함 (Being available for use).

~성 vs 사회성 vs 사교성

Both relate to being social.

사회성 is the broad ability to function in society. 사교성 is being 'sociable' or 'outgoing' (personality).

사회성이 발달하다 (Develop social skills) vs 사교성이 좋다 (To be outgoing).

~성 vs 안전성 vs 안정성

Sounds very similar.

안전성 (An-jeon-seong) is 'safety'. 안정성 (An-jeong-seong) is 'stability'.

식품 안전성 (Food safety) vs 정국 안정성 (Political stability).

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

[Root] + 성 + 이/가 + 있어요/없어요

가능성이 있어요.

[Root] + 성 + 이/가 + 중요해요

안전성이 중요해요.

[Root] + 성 + 을/를 + 높이다/낮추다

효율성을 높여야 해요.

[Root] + 성 + 이/가 + 높다/낮다

수익성이 낮아요.

[Root] + 성 + 을/를 + 강조하다

창의성을 강조합니다.

[Root] + 성 + 이/가 + 부족하다/결여되다

객관성이 부족합니다.

[Root] + 성 + 의 + 측면에서

역사성의 측면에서 살펴봅시다.

[Root] + 성 + 을/를 + 띠다

공공성을 띠고 있습니다.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा

क्रिया

विशेषण

इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें

frequency

Extremely high in written Korean and formal speech.

सामान्य गलतियाँ

Using ~성 with native Korean words. → Use native nominalizers like ~함 or ~기.
Native words like '아름답다' become '아름다움', not '아름답성'.
Confusing ~성 (noun) with ~적 (adjective). → Use ~성 for the concept, ~적 to describe something.
Say '경제성이 좋다' (Economic feasibility is good), not '경제적이 좋다'.
Using ~성 when ~력 (ability) is needed. → Use ~력 for active powers.
Use '기억력' (memory power) instead of '기억성'.
Pronouncing '성' like 'song'. → Pronounce it with a short 'u' sound like 'sung'.
The vowel 'ㅓ' is different from 'ㅗ'.
Overusing ~성 in casual speech. → Use simpler verb forms or native words.
Instead of '필요성을 느껴요', just say '필요해요' to friends.

सुझाव

Root Recognition

Focus on learning the root word. If you know '다양' means 'various', '다양성' (diversity) becomes easy to remember.

Formal Tone

Use ~성 words in formal writing to avoid repetitive verb endings and sound more professional.

Suffix Families

Group words by suffixes. Keep a list of all the ~성 words you learn to see the patterns in meaning.

Natural Collocations

Learn which verbs go with which ~성 words, like '가능성이 높다' or '중요성을 강조하다'.

Social Values

Notice how ~성 words are used in social debates (e.g., '공정성' - fairness) to understand Korean societal values.

Noun Particles

Always remember that ~성 words are nouns. They need particles like -이/가, -을/를, or -의.

News Scanning

Scan news headlines for ~성. It's the fastest way to see how these words categorize current events.

The '-ity' Rule

If the English word ends in '-ity', there's a 70% chance the Korean word ends in '~성'.

Avoid Native Roots

Never add ~성 to native Korean adjectives like '맵다' (spicy) or '춥다' (cold).

Hanja Study

Learning the Hanja 性 (nature) will help you connect this suffix to other words like '성질' and '성격'.

याद करें

स्मृति सहायक

Think of '~성' as 'The Essence of...'. If you see 'Possibility-성', it's the 'Essence of being possible'.

दृश्य संबंध

Imagine a clear glass box containing a concept. The box itself is '~성', giving the abstract concept a defined shape (a noun).

Word Web

가능성 중요성 필요성 안전성 효율성 다양성 창의성 정체성

चैलेंज

Try to find five words ending in '~성' in a Korean news article today. Write down their roots and see if you can guess their meanings.

शब्द की उत्पत्ति

The suffix ~성 comes from the Hanja character 性 (성품 성). This character is composed of the 'heart' radical (忄) and the 'birth/life' radical (生), suggesting the nature one is born with in their heart.

मूल अर्थ: Nature, character, essence, or sex/gender.

Sino-Korean (Hanja)

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

When using '~성' in the context of gender (남성/여성), be aware of modern discussions regarding '성정체성' (gender identity) and '성소수자' (sexual minorities).

English speakers might find the abundance of '~성' words similar to the use of Latinate words in English (e.g., 'necessity' vs 'need').

The concept of '진정성' (authenticity) is often discussed in K-Pop regarding idol-fan relationships. Many Korean self-help books focus on '전문성' (professionalism) and '사회성' (social skills). Scientific documentaries in Korea use '~성' words constantly to describe the natural world.

असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें

वास्तविक संदर्भ

Business Meetings

효율성을 높입시다.
수익성을 검토해 보세요.
전문성을 강화해야 합니다.
시장성이 충분합니다.

Academic Writing

객관성을 유지해야 한다.
타당성을 입증하였다.
중요성을 논의하고자 한다.
일관성이 부족하다.

Product Reviews

가성비가 최고예요.
휴대성이 아주 좋습니다.
내구성이 걱정되네요.
디자인의 독창성이 없어요.

Social Discussions

다양성을 존중해야 해요.
형평성에 어긋납니다.
사회성이 필요해요.
정체성을 고민 중입니다.

Scientific Reports

안전성을 확인했습니다.
독성이 발견되었습니다.
휘발성이 강한 물질입니다.
정확도가 높습니다.

बातचीत की शुरुआत

"이 제품의 가성비에 대해 어떻게 생각하세요?"

"요즘 사회에서 가장 중요한 가치는 다양성이라고 생각하시나요?"

"자신의 성격 중에서 가장 바꾸고 싶은 점이 있나요?"

"이 계획의 성공 가능성을 몇 퍼센트로 보시나요?"

"창의성을 키우기 위해 어떤 노력을 하시나요?"

डायरी विषय

오늘 내가 가장 중요하게 생각한 가치(중요성)는 무엇이었나요?

나의 전문성을 높이기 위해 오늘 한 일에 대해 써 보세요.

주변 사람들의 사회성에 대해 관찰한 점을 기록해 보세요.

최근에 본 영화나 책의 개연성에 대해 비평해 보세요.

나의 정체성을 정의하는 세 가지 단어는 무엇인가요?

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

No, it is almost exclusively used with Sino-Korean (Hanja) roots. Native Korean words use other nominalizers like ~함 or ~기. For example, use '중요성' (Sino-Korean) but '기쁨' (Native).

~성 creates a noun (e.g., '경제성' - economic feasibility), while ~적 creates an adjective or determiner (e.g., '경제적' - economical). Use ~성 when you need a subject or object.

In most cases as a suffix, yes. However, as a standalone word or root, it can also mean 'gender/sex' (성별), 'last name' (성씨), or 'castle' (성곽).

Yes, but mostly for common words like '성격' (personality) or '가성비' (value). Overusing academic ~성 words in casual talk can make you sound overly formal or stiff.

Most abstract, academic, or technical words in Korean are Sino-Korean. If you can find a corresponding Hanja character for the root, it's Sino-Korean.

It attaches to the root of the word, which is usually a noun root that can also form a verb with ~하다. For example, '가능' (root) -> '가능하다' (verb) -> '가능성' (noun).

Common prefixes include 무- (lack of), 비- (non-), and 불- (not). Examples: 무계획성, 비효율성, 불확실성.

Yes, '성' (nature) + '격' (frame/status). It describes the nature of a person's character.

It's a shortened term for 'Price-Performance Ratio'. It reflects a modern cultural focus on getting the best value for money.

Yes, you can say things like '저는 사회성이 좋은 편이에요' (I have good social skills) or '제 성격은 좀 급해요' (My personality is a bit hasty).