Condition refers to your temporary physical and mental state on a given day.
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- Refers to one's current physical or mental health status.
- Commonly used to describe daily energy levels and well-being.
- Essential for discussing readiness for tasks or events.
개요
'컨디션'은 영어 단어 'condition'에서 유래한 외래어로, 한국어에서는 건강 상태나 신체적 준비 정도를 나타내는 말로 널리 쓰입니다. 단순히 질병 유무를 떠나 그날의 피로도, 기분, 에너지 수준을 포괄하는 개념입니다. 2) 사용 패턴: 보통 '컨디션이 좋다', '컨디션이 나쁘다', '컨디션을 조절하다'와 같은 형태로 사용됩니다. 자신의 상태를 타인에게 알리거나, 중요한 일을 앞두고 스스로의 상태를 점검할 때 필수적인 표현입니다. 3) 공통 문맥: 시험 전날, 면접 당일, 운동 경기 전 등 중요한 일정과 관련하여 자주 등장합니다. 또한, 단순히 '몸이 안 좋다'는 말을 대신하여 완곡하게 표현할 때도 유용합니다. 4) 유의어 비교: '건강'은 질병이 없는 상태를 의미하는 다소 무거운 단어인 반면, '컨디션'은 매일매일 변화하는 일시적인 상태를 가리키는 훨씬 가볍고 일상적인 단어입니다.
Examples
오늘 컨디션이 정말 좋네요.
everydayMy condition is really good today.
중요한 경기를 앞두고 컨디션 조절을 하고 있습니다.
formalI am managing my condition ahead of the big game.
어제 과음해서 컨디션이 엉망이야.
informalI drank too much yesterday, so my condition is a mess.
학생들의 학습 컨디션은 수면 시간에 비례한다.
academicStudents' study condition is proportional to their sleep time.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
컨디션 난조
Poor condition/slump
최상의 컨디션
Peak condition
컨디션 회복
Recovery of condition
Often Confused With
Health refers to the general state of the body over a long period. Condition refers to the temporary state of a specific moment.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Use this word primarily in spoken Korean or informal messages. It is highly versatile but lacks the formality required for professional documentation. It functions as a noun that describes the immediate state of being.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse it with 'condition' in the sense of 'terms or requirements' (e.g., contract conditions). In Korean, '컨디션' strictly refers to personal health/fitness. Using it to mean 'terms of a contract' is incorrect.
Tips
Use with '좋다' or '나쁘다'
The most natural way to use this word is with adjectives like good or bad. Always pair it with these to describe your current state.
Avoid in formal written documents
While very common in speech, avoid using it in formal business reports or academic writing. Use '건강 상태' or '신체 조건' instead.
Popularity in Korean daily life
Koreans use this word extremely frequently to explain their daily performance. It is a social tool to excuse oneself if they are feeling tired.
Word Origin
Derived from the English word 'condition'. It entered Korean via Japanese influence during the 20th century and became a staple of daily colloquial Korean.
Cultural Context
In Korea, asking about someone's condition is a common way to show care. It is often used as a polite excuse for why someone cannot participate in an activity.
Memory Tip
Think of a battery level on your phone. If your 'battery' is high, your 'condition' is good.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions몸의 상태가 아주 좋고 에너지가 넘친다는 뜻입니다. 정신적으로도 맑고 활기찬 상태를 의미합니다.
충분한 수면과 휴식, 균형 잡힌 식사를 통해 몸 상태를 최상으로 유지하는 것을 말합니다. 중요한 일을 앞두고 매우 자주 쓰는 표현입니다.
건강은 질병이 없는 상태라는 포괄적인 의미라면, 컨디션은 오늘 하루의 일시적이고 구체적인 기분과 상태를 뜻합니다.
몸이 찌뿌둥하거나 피곤할 때 '컨디션이 안 좋다'라고 말합니다. '몸 상태가 별로다'라는 말과 같은 의미입니다.
Test Yourself
오늘 잠을 잘 못 자서 ___이/가 안 좋아요.
몸의 상태를 나타내는 단어는 컨디션입니다.
Score: /1
Summary
Condition refers to your temporary physical and mental state on a given day.
- Refers to one's current physical or mental health status.
- Commonly used to describe daily energy levels and well-being.
- Essential for discussing readiness for tasks or events.
Use with '좋다' or '나쁘다'
The most natural way to use this word is with adjectives like good or bad. Always pair it with these to describe your current state.
Avoid in formal written documents
While very common in speech, avoid using it in formal business reports or academic writing. Use '건강 상태' or '신체 조건' instead.
Popularity in Korean daily life
Koreans use this word extremely frequently to explain their daily performance. It is a social tool to excuse oneself if they are feeling tired.
Examples
4 of 4오늘 컨디션이 정말 좋네요.
My condition is really good today.
중요한 경기를 앞두고 컨디션 조절을 하고 있습니다.
I am managing my condition ahead of the big game.
어제 과음해서 컨디션이 엉망이야.
I drank too much yesterday, so my condition is a mess.
학생들의 학습 컨디션은 수면 시간에 비례한다.
Students' study condition is proportional to their sleep time.
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비정상이다
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에 대해서
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누적되다
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몸살
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몸살나다
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쑤시다
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에취
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급성적이다
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급성이다
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