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Master the art of professional data reporting and trend analysis in Korean.
- Express general tendencies and common habits clearly.
- Analyze data and provide professional evaluations.
- Report findings and research conclusions with formal structures.
学べること
Hey there, future Korean pro! Ready to dive into something super cool and surprisingly useful? In this chapter,
Reporting Trends and Data,you're going to unlock the secrets to sounding really professional and smart when you talk about social tendencies, research, and data in Korean. Even as a beginner (A1!), you'll learn foundational phrases that make you sound like a pro. What exactly will you learn? We'll tackle six powerful grammar patterns, including: *
~는 경향이 있다 (tends to...), perfect for talking about common habits or general inclinations.
* ~는 것으로 보인다 (it appears that...), so you can objectively state observations, just like a news reporter!
* ~는 것을 시사한다 (suggests that...), to hint at implications from data without being overly assertive.
* ~는 양상을 보이다 (shows a pattern of...), for describing how trends or data are changing.
* ~는 것으로 나타났다 (it was found that...), an awesome way to report facts and research findings.
* And finally, ~는 것으로 평가된다 (is evaluated as...), for giving a professional, data-backed judgment.
Why does this matter? Imagine you're watching a Korean news report, reading a simple article, or even just talking to a friend about what's popular among students. These phrases will help you understand and express those ideas clearly and formally. You'll move beyond simple statements and start describing observations, findings, and even simple evaluations with confidence.
By the end of this chapter, you won't just know isolated words; you'll be able to professionally describe basic trends you observe, report simple facts, and even suggest what a simple pattern might imply in everyday Korean conversations or when reading basic texts. It might sound complex now, but trust me, we'll break it down so it's super easy and fun. You totally got this!
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傾向を伝える: -는 경향이 있다 (~する傾向がある)一般的なトレンドや個人の習慣を、客観的に分析して伝えたい時は «-ㄴ/은/는 경향이 있다» を使いましょう。 «傾向» という言葉が入ることで、少し知的な響きになります。
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公式な推論:「〜するものと見られる」(-ㄴ/은/는 것으로 보인다)証拠に基づいたプロフェッショナルな報告をしたいなら、この「-ㄴ/은/는 것으로 보인다」が最強の武器になるよ。 «客観的» «公式な場» «証拠» がキーワード!
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学術的な示唆を与える (-ㄴ/은/는 것을 시사한다)客観的なデータや事実をもとに、「〜ということを示唆する」とプロフェッショナルに伝えたい時は «-ㄴ/은/는 것을 시사한다» を使いましょう。キーワードは «데이터 분석»
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パターンの提示:トレンドの報告 (-ㄴ/은/는 양상을 보이다)社会現象やデータの変化を、客観的かつ分析的な視点で伝えるための上級表現です。«증가하는 양상» や «변화하는 양상» のように、プロフェッショナルな響きを持たせることができます。
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事実の報告:「〜であることが判明した」 (-ㄴ/은/는 것으로 나타났다)客観的なデータや調査結果をプロフェッショナルに報告するなら «ㄴ/은/는 것으로 나타났다» を使いましょう。
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公式な評価:「〜と評価される」 (-ㄴ/은/는 것으로 평가된다)プロフェッショナルでデータに基づいた判断を伝えたい時に使う魔法のフレーズです。 «평가된다» や «객관적» というニュアンスを意識しましょう。
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
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By the end you will be able to: Synthesize research findings into a coherent report using all six grammar patterns.
チャプターガイド
Overview
Reporting Trends and Data,a pivotal chapter designed to elevate your Korean grammar B2 skills. In this section, you're not just learning new phrases; you're unlocking the ability to articulate observations, research findings, and professional evaluations with the sophistication of a native speaker.
How This Grammar Works
~은 것 for past, ~는 것 for present verbs, ~ㄴ 것 for present adjectives).Common Mistakes
- 1✗ Wrong: 경제가 좋아지는 경향 (The economy is a tendency to get better)
~는 경향이 있다 is a complete grammatical pattern that requires the verb 있다 (to exist). Simply using 경향 as a noun makes the sentence incomplete or grammatically awkward.- 1✗ Wrong: 보고서가 새로운 사실을 시사해요 (The report suggests new facts [informal])
시사해요 is grammatically correct as a polite ending, patterns like ~는 것을 시사한다 are typically used in formal, written, or academic contexts where the plain form ~다 (or ~ㅂ니다/습니다 for very formal speech) is more appropriate than ~아요/어요. Using ~다 maintains the objective, reporting tone.- 1✗ Wrong: 결과는 그가 옳다고 나타났다 (The result appeared that he was right)
~다는 것 (that S is true) or ~ㄴ/은/는 것 (nominalizer) is crucial before ~으로 나타났다. The ~다고 structure is for direct/indirect quotation and doesn't fit the it was found thatmeaning as well as the nominalized form.
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Quick FAQ
How can I make my Korean reports sound more objective and formal?
Using patterns like ~는 것으로 보인다, ~는 것으로 나타났다, and ~는 것으로 평가된다 will significantly elevate the objectivity and formality of your reports, making them suitable for academic or professional contexts.
Is ~는 경향이 있다 only for negative tendencies?
No, ~는 경향이 있다 can be used for both positive and negative tendencies. For example, «사람들이 건강에 더 신경 쓰는 경향이 있다» (People tend to pay more attention to health) is a positive tendency.
Can I use these reporting trends patterns in everyday conversation?
While they are primarily formal, you can use them in casual conversations if you're discussing a general observation or a piece of information you've heard, especially when you want to sound a bit more thoughtful or informed. However, for very casual chat, simpler expressions might be more natural.
What's the main difference between ~는 것으로 보인다 and ~는 것으로 나타났다?
~는 것으로 보인다 suggests an appearance or inference based on observation (it appears that), while ~는 것으로 나타났다 states a factual finding or result, often from data or research (
it was found that). The latter implies a more conclusive discovery.
Cultural Context
重要な例文 (8)
Yojeum saramdeureun nyuseureul yutyubeuro boneun gyeonghyangi isseoyo.
最近の人たちはニュースをYouTubeで見る傾向があります。
傾向を伝える: -는 경향이 있다 (~する傾向がある)Jeoneun seuteureseureul badeumyeon maeun eumsigeul meongneun gyeonghyangi isseoyo.
私はストレスが溜まると辛いものを食べる傾向があります。
傾向を伝える: -는 경향이 있다 (~する傾向がある)It was found that coffee consumption is increasing among people in their 20s.
最近、20代の間でコーヒーの消費が増加していることがわかった。
事実の報告:「〜であることが判明した」 (-ㄴ/은/는 것으로 나타났다)The survey results showed that 70% of respondents were in favor.
今回のアンケート調査の結果、回答者の70%が賛成したことがわかった。
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- Verb + 는 경향이 있다
- Verb + 는 것으로 보인다
- Verb + 는 것을 시사한다
- Verb + 는 양상을 보이다
- Verb + 는 것으로 나타났다
- Verb + 는 것으로 평가된다
よくある間違い
Tendencies describe ongoing states, so always use the present tense stem.
You must attach the noun-modifying form (는/은/ㄴ) to the preceding predicate.
Korean is an SOV language; the verb comes at the end.
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Next Steps
You've crushed this chapter! Keep observing the world around you and describing it in Korean. You are doing amazing!
Read a news article in Korean and highlight these patterns.
クイック練習 (10)
Find and fix the mistake:
이 기술은 최고인 것 평가된다.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 公式な評価:「〜と評価される」 (-ㄴ/은/는 것으로 평가된다)
상황이 어려울 것으로 보여.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 公式な推論:「〜するものと見られる」(-ㄴ/은/는 것으로 보인다)
경제가 아주 좋아진 양상을 보여요.
-ㄴ/은 ではなく、現在形の -는 を使う必要があります。frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: パターンの提示:トレンドの報告 (-ㄴ/은/는 양상을 보이다)
저는 주말에 늦게 ___ 경향이 있어요. (I tend to sleep late on weekends.)
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 傾向を伝える: -는 경향이 있다 (~する傾向がある)
最も自然な文を選んでください:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: パターンの提示:トレンドの報告 (-ㄴ/은/는 양상을 보이다)
이 증거는 그가 범인인 것 시사한다.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 学術的な示唆を与える (-ㄴ/은/는 것을 시사한다)
Find and fix the mistake:
그는 말이 많는 경향이 있다.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 傾向を伝える: -는 경향이 있다 (~する傾向がある)
조사 결과, 만족도가 높은 것 나타났다.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 事実の報告:「〜であることが判明した」 (-ㄴ/은/는 것으로 나타났다)
최근 수출이 ____ 양상을 보이고 있다.
-는 を使うのが最も自然です。frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: パターンの提示:トレンドの報告 (-ㄴ/은/는 양상을 보이다)
最もフォーマルで客観的な文を選んでください:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 公式な評価:「〜と評価される」 (-ㄴ/은/는 것으로 평가된다)
Score: /10