영역
영역 in 30 Seconds
- Physical territory or habitat.
- Area of expertise or knowledge.
- Business sector or market domain.
- Personal or psychological space.
- Physical Territory
- Refers to a tangible, geographical space controlled by an animal, person, or entity, such as a lion's hunting ground or a private property boundary.
호랑이는 자신의 영역을 철저히 지킵니다.
- Abstract Domain
- Represents a field of study, an area of business, or a conceptual sphere of influence where specific rules or expertise apply.
이 문제는 제 전문 영역이 아닙니다.
- Personal Space
- The psychological or physical boundary that an individual maintains around themselves to feel secure and comfortable.
타인의 사적인 영역을 존중해야 합니다.
예술은 인간 감정의 영역을 탐구합니다.
과학의 영역은 끊임없이 확장되고 있습니다.
- Expanding Boundaries
- Using verbs like 넓히다 (expand) or 확장하다 (extend) to indicate growth in influence, knowledge, or physical space.
그 회사는 IT 산업으로 사업 영역을 넓히고 있습니다.
- Invading Space
- Using 침범하다 to express the violation of established boundaries, whether physical, professional, or emotional.
다른 사람의 고유한 영역을 침범해서는 안 됩니다.
- Establishing a Domain
- Using 구축하다 or 개척하다 to describe the creation or solidifying of a new area of expertise or market presence.
그녀는 패션계에서 자신만의 확고한 영역을 구축했습니다.
우주 탐사는 인류의 새로운 활동 영역입니다.
이 책은 철학의 영역에 속하는 주제를 다룹니다.
- Nature and Wildlife
- Used to describe the physical habitat and hunting grounds claimed by animals, often featured in documentaries.
수컷 사자들은 자신의 영역을 지키기 위해 싸웁니다.
- Business and Economics
- Refers to market sectors, business operations, and areas of commercial influence or expansion.
스타트업들이 기존 금융권의 영역을 위협하고 있습니다.
- Education and Academia
- Used to denote specific subjects, testing sections, or disciplines within the educational system.
수능 시험에서 수학 영역이 가장 어려웠습니다.
인공지능은 이제 창작의 영역까지 넘보고 있습니다.
정치와 종교는 서로 다른 영역으로 분리되어야 합니다.
- Geographical Confusion
- Mistakenly using 영역 instead of 지역 when referring to a physical location on a map or a city.
Incorrect: 이 영역은 비가 많이 옵니다. (Use 지역 instead)
- Zoning vs. Domain
- Using 영역 for small, designated physical zones like parking lots or smoking areas, which should be 구역.
Incorrect: 여기는 흡연 영역입니다. (Use 구역 instead)
- Unnatural Verb Pairings
- Using overly simple verbs like 하다 or 만들다 instead of the precise collocations expected with B2 vocabulary.
자신만의 영역을 개척하는 것이 중요합니다.
그의 행동은 내 인내심의 영역을 벗어났다. (Correct metaphorical use)
동물들은 냄새로 영역을 표시합니다. (Correct physical use)
- 분야 (Field/Branch)
- Used to categorize areas of study, professional industries, or specialized skills, without the strong implication of boundaries.
그는 의료 분야의 전문가이지만, 최근 경영 영역으로 진출했습니다.
- 범위 (Scope/Range)
- Focuses on the mathematical, logical, or physical limits and extents rather than the domain as a whole concept.
이 질문은 내 지식의 범위를 벗어난 영역이다.
- 영토 (National Territory)
- Strictly refers to the sovereign land owned and governed by a nation-state.
국가는 자국의 영토와 주권 영역을 수호해야 합니다.
이곳은 야생동물 보호 영역으로 지정되었습니다.
온라인 공간은 새로운 범죄 영역이 되기도 합니다.
How Formal Is It?
Difficulty Rating
Grammar to Know
Noun + 을/를 넓히다 (Expanding an object)
Noun + 에 속하다 (Belonging to a category)
Noun + 간의 (Between nouns - e.g., 영역 간의 융합)
Modifier + 영역 (e.g., 새로운 영역, 사적인 영역)
Noun + (으)로 진출하다 (Advancing into a noun)
Examples by Level
이곳은 내 영역입니다.
This is my territory.
Simple noun + 이다 (to be) structure.
사자의 영역이 큽니다.
The lion's territory is big.
Subject particle 이/가 used with descriptive verb 크다.
내 영역에 오지 마세요.
Do not come into my territory.
Negative imperative ~지 마세요.
여기는 안전 영역입니다.
This is a safe zone.
Compound noun structure (안전 + 영역).
동물은 영역이 있습니다.
Animals have territories.
Possession structure with 있다.
그의 영역은 어디입니까?
Where is his territory?
Question word 어디 (where).
영역을 지키세요.
Protect your territory.
Imperative ~으세요 with object particle 을.
새로운 영역입니다.
It is a new territory.
Adjective 새롭다 modifying a noun.
강아지가 자신의 영역을 표시합니다.
The puppy marks its territory.
Use of reflexive pronoun 자신.
이 방은 저만의 개인 영역이에요.
This room is my own personal space.
Use of ~만 (only) for emphasis.
호랑이 두 마리가 영역 싸움을 해요.
Two tigers are fighting over territory.
Compound noun 영역 싸움 (territorial fight).
수학 영역 시험은 너무 어려웠어요.
The math section test was too difficult.
Past tense descriptive verb 어려웠다.
우리는 새로운 영역으로 가고 싶어요.
We want to go to a new territory.
Desire form ~고 싶다.
다른 동물의 영역에 들어가면 위험해요.
It is dangerous if you enter another animal's territory.
Conditional ~면 (if).
여기는 흡연 영역이 아니라 금연 구역입니다.
This is not a smoking area, but a non-smoking zone.
Contrast structure ~이/가 아니라.
그 가수는 연기 영역에도 도전했습니다.
That singer also challenged the acting domain.
Particle ~에도 (also in/to).
회사는 해외 시장으로 사업 영역을 넓히고 있습니다.
The company is expanding its business domain into overseas markets.
Present progressive ~고 있다 with 넓히다.
제 전문 영역이 아니어서 정확히 답변하기 어렵습니다.
It's not my area of expertise, so it's difficult to answer accurately.
Reason conjunction ~아/어서.
서로의 사적인 영역을 존중해 주는 것이 중요합니다.
It is important to respect each other's private spheres.
Gerund form ~는 것 with 중요하다.
그 예술가는 자신만의 독특한 예술 영역을 개척했습니다.
That artist pioneered their own unique artistic domain.
Adjective 독특하다 modifying the noun phrase.
인터넷의 발달로 우리의 활동 영역이 크게 확장되었습니다.
With the development of the internet, our sphere of activity has greatly expanded.
Passive voice 확장되다.
남의 영역을 함부로 침범하는 것은 예의가 아닙니다.
Invading someone else's territory carelessly is not polite.
Adverb 함부로 (carelessly/recklessly).
이번 프로젝트는 제 업무 영역에 포함되지 않습니다.
This project is not included in my work domain.
Negative passive 포함되지 않다.
과학 기술은 이제 인간 감정의 영역까지 연구하고 있습니다.
Science and technology are now researching even the realm of human emotions.
Particle ~까지 (even/up to).
기존의 틀을 깨고 새로운 학문적 영역을 구축해야 할 때입니다.
It is time to break the existing framework and establish a new academic domain.
Obligation ~해야 하다 combined with modifier ~ㄹ 때.
두 국가 간의 배타적 경제 수역 영역을 둘러싼 갈등이 심화되고 있다.
The conflict surrounding the exclusive economic zone territory between the two countries is intensifying.
Formal written style ~다 with complex noun phrase.
인공지능이 창작의 영역을 대체할 수 있을지에 대한 논쟁이 뜨겁습니다.
The debate over whether AI can replace the domain of creation is heated.
Indirect question ~을 수 있을지에 대한.
기업들은 생존을 위해 이종 산업 간의 영역 파괴를 시도하고 있습니다.
Companies are attempting to break down domains between heterogeneous industries to survive.
Purpose ~을 위해 and compound noun 영역 파괴.
공권력이 개인의 사생활 영역에 과도하게 개입해서는 안 된다는 지적이 있습니다.
There is criticism that public authority should not excessively intervene in the realm of personal privacy.
Quotation structure ~해서는 안 된다는 지적.
그의 연구는 생물학과 화학의 경계 영역에 위치해 있어 융합적 가치가 높다.
His research is located in the boundary domain of biology and chemistry, so its convergent value is high.
State continuation ~아/어 있다.
플랫폼 기업들의 무분별한 사업 영역 확장이 골목 상권을 위협하고 있다.
The indiscriminate business domain expansion of platform companies is threatening local alley economies.
Adjective 무분별한 modifying the noun phrase.
디지털 시대에는 사이버 보안이 국가 안보의 핵심 영역으로 부상했습니다.
In the digital age, cybersecurity has emerged as a core domain of national security.
Resultative particle ~으로 with verb 부상하다.
생명 연장의 꿈은 오랫동안 신의 영역으로 간주되어 왔으나, 유전자 가위 기술의 발달로 그 경계가 모호해지고 있다.
The dream of life extension has long been considered the domain of God, but with the development of CRISPR technology, that boundary is becoming blurred.
Passive continuous ~아/어 오다 and state change ~아/어지다.
현대 철학은 이성의 영역을 넘어 무의식과 감각의 영역이 지니는 존재론적 의미를 재조명하는 데 주력하고 있다.
Modern philosophy is focusing on re-examining the ontological meaning held by the realms of the unconscious and senses, moving beyond the domain of reason.
Modifier ~는 데 with verb 주력하다.
다국적 기업의 조세 회피 문제는 개별 국가의 사법 영역을 초월하는 글로벌 거버넌스의 부재를 여실히 보여준다.
The issue of tax evasion by multinational corporations clearly shows the absence of global governance that transcends the judicial domain of individual countries.
Complex subject phrase and formal vocabulary (초월하다, 여실히).
문학은 언어라는 매체를 통해 인간 경험의 미개척 영역을 탐구하고, 이를 보편적 공감의 장으로 이끌어내는 예술이다.
Literature is an art that explores the uncharted domains of human experience through the medium of language and draws this into a field of universal empathy.
Instrumental ~를 통해 and conjunctive ~고.
메타버스의 등장은 물리적 시공간의 제약을 벗어나 인간의 사회적, 경제적 활동 영역을 가상 공간으로 무한히 확장시켰다.
The emergence of the metaverse has infinitely expanded the domain of human social and economic activities into virtual space, escaping the constraints of physical time and space.
Causative verb 확장시키다.
해당 법안은 표현의 자유라는 헌법적 보호 영역과 타인의 명예 훼손이라는 불법 영역 사이의 아슬아슬한 줄타기를 하고 있다.
The bill in question is walking a tightrope between the constitutionally protected domain of freedom of expression and the illegal domain of defamation of others.
Metaphorical expression 아슬아슬한 줄타기를 하다.
기후 변화 대응은 더 이상 환경 운동가들만의 전유물이 아니라, 국제 정치와 경제의 핵심 의제 영역으로 편입되었다.
Responding to climate change is no longer the exclusive property of environmental activists, but has been incorporated into the core agenda domain of international politics and economics.
Not A but B structure ~이/가 아니라 ~로 편입되다.
뇌과학의 발전은 자유 의지라는 전통적인 철학적 영역에 실증적인 과학의 잣대를 들이대며 새로운 패러다임을 제시하고 있다.
The advancement of neuroscience is presenting a new paradigm by applying the standard of empirical science to the traditional philosophical domain of free will.
Simultaneous action ~며 with complex vocabulary.
인간의 인지적 한계를 규명하는 작업은 필연적으로 형이상학적 영역과의 인식론적 단절을 수반할 수밖에 없다.
The task of identifying human cognitive limits inevitably entails an epistemological rupture with the metaphysical domain.
Inevitability structure ~ㄹ 수밖에 없다 with highly academic vocabulary.
자본주의의 고도화는 종교와 도덕이라는 성스러운 영역마저 상품화의 논리 속으로 포섭해 버리는 폭력성을 내포하고 있다.
The advancement of capitalism contains a violence that subsumes even the sacred domains of religion and morality into the logic of commodification.
Extreme inclusion particle ~마저 and completion auxiliary ~아/어 버리다.
그의 후기 작품들은 서사의 인과율을 해체하고 언어 기호 자체의 유희적 영역으로 침잠해 들어가는 양상을 띤다.
His later works exhibit an aspect of dismantling the causality of narrative and sinking into the playful domain of linguistic signs themselves.
Descriptive structure ~는 양상을 띠다.
국제법상 영유권 분쟁은 단순한 지리적 영역의 획정을 넘어, 역사적 기억과 민족주의적 정념이 충돌하는 상징적 투쟁의 장이다.
Territorial disputes under international law go beyond the simple demarcation of geographical domains; they are arenas of symbolic struggle where historical memory and nationalistic passions collide.
Going beyond structure ~을/를 넘어.
포스트휴머니즘 담론은 인간과 비인간의 경계를 허물고, 주체성의 영역을 기계와 동물, 나아가 생태계 전반으로 재배치하고자 한다.
Posthumanism discourse seeks to break down the boundary between human and non-human, and relocate the domain of subjectivity to machines, animals, and further to the entire ecosystem.
Intention structure ~고자 하다.
행정부의 재량권 행사가 사법 심사의 영역을 회피하려는 시도는 권력 분립이라는 헌법의 근본 이념을 훼손하는 처사이다.
The executive branch's attempt to evade the domain of judicial review in exercising its discretionary power is an act that undermines the fundamental constitutional ideology of the separation of powers.
Complex noun clause acting as subject.
양자역학의 미시적 영역에서는 고전 물리학의 결정론적 세계관이 붕괴하고 확률론적 불확정성이 지배하는 새로운 질서가 열린다.
In the microscopic domain of quantum mechanics, the deterministic worldview of classical physics collapses, and a new order dominated by probabilistic uncertainty opens up.
Contrastive situations linked by ~고.
예술의 진정한 가치는 기성의 미학적 영역에 안주하는 것이 아니라, 끊임없이 불온한 질문을 던지며 금기의 영역을 위반하는 데 있다.
The true value of art lies not in settling into established aesthetic domains, but in constantly asking subversive questions and violating the domains of taboo.
Location of value structure ~는 데 있다.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
Often Confused With
Idioms & Expressions
Easily Confused
Sentence Patterns
How to Use It
'영역' implies a boundary that is either defended or expanded. It has a stronger sense of ownership or definition than '분야' (field).
While mostly formal, it is used colloquially to mean 'my space' or 'my business'.
- Saying '서울 영역' instead of '서울 지역' when referring to the Seoul area.
- Using '흡연 영역' instead of '흡연 구역' for a smoking zone.
- Using the basic verb '만들다' (영역을 만들다) instead of the natural collocation '구축하다' (영역을 구축하다).
- Confusing '영역' with '영토' when talking about national borders in everyday conversation.
- Failing to use the object particle '을/를' correctly with verbs like 침범하다 (e.g., saying 영역에 침범하다 instead of 영역을 침범하다).
Tips
Don't use for Cities
Never use '영역' when talking about geography like 'Seoul area'. Always use '지역' for that. '영역' is for territories and domains.
Expand your Domain
Memorize the phrase '영역을 넓히다'. It is the most common way to say you are expanding your business, skills, or influence.
Defending Boundaries
Remember that '영역' inherently implies a boundary that belongs to someone or something. It has a possessive nuance.
Job Interviews
Use '전문 영역' (expert domain) in interviews to sound highly professional when discussing your skills.
Respecting Space
In Korean culture, respecting someone's '사적 영역' (private sphere) is very important. Avoid asking overly personal questions.
Documentary Vocab
Watch Korean animal documentaries. You will hear '영역' constantly, which will help cement its physical meaning.
Corporate Strategy
If you read Korean business news, look out for '사업 영역' (business domain). It's essential vocabulary for the TOPIK II exam.
Particle Pairing
When moving into a new domain, use the directional particle '으로': '새로운 영역으로 진출하다'.
분야 vs 영역
If you just want to say 'the field of science', use '과학 분야'. If you want to talk about the 'boundaries of science', use '과학의 영역'.
신의 영역
The phrase '신의 영역' (domain of God) is a common metaphor for things humans cannot control or understand, like natural disasters or creating life.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Imagine a YOUNG (영) YAK (역) defending its territory in the mountains. The yak's territory is its 영역.
Word Origin
Sino-Korean
Cultural Context
Avoid '영역 침범' (invading territory) in the office; always consult colleagues if a task overlaps with their duties.
When discussing someone's expertise, acknowledging their '전문 영역' is a sign of respect.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Conversation Starters
"당신의 전문 영역은 무엇인가요?"
"최근에 새롭게 도전해보고 싶은 영역이 있나요?"
"직장에서 동료의 영역을 침범하지 않으려면 어떻게 해야 할까요?"
"인공지능이 인간의 창작 영역을 대체할 수 있을까요?"
"사적인 영역과 공적인 영역을 어떻게 분리하시나요?"
Journal Prompts
Describe a time you stepped out of your comfort zone into a new '영역'.
Write about the importance of maintaining a personal '영역' in a relationship.
Discuss how technology is expanding the '영역' of human communication.
What is your '전문 영역' (area of expertise) and how did you develop it?
Write an essay on the difference between physical '영역' and abstract '영역'.
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, '영역' is not used for geographical neighborhoods or cities. For that, you should use '지역' (ji-yeok) or '동네' (dong-ne). '영역' implies a territory claimed by someone or an abstract domain. Saying 'my neighborhood's territory' using '영역' would sound like a gang claiming turf.
'분야' simply means 'field' or 'branch', like the field of science or art. '영역' means 'domain' or 'territory' and emphasizes the boundaries or the scope of influence. You study a '분야', but a company expands its '영역'.
The most natural and professional way to say 'area of expertise' is '전문 영역' (jeon-mun yeong-yeok). You can use this in job interviews or professional settings. For example, '이것은 제 전문 영역입니다' (This is my area of expertise).
It is used for both! Physically, it refers to an animal's territory or a defended space. Abstractly, it refers to a domain of knowledge, business, or personal psychological space. This duality makes it a very versatile B2 word.
The most common verbs relate to boundaries. '넓히다' (to expand), '좁히다' (to narrow), '침범하다' (to invade), '구축하다' (to establish), and '개척하다' (to pioneer) are all highly frequent collocations you should memorize.
Yes, absolutely. You can say '개인 영역' (personal domain) or '사적 영역' (private sphere). If someone is being too nosy or standing too close, you can say they are invading your '영역' (영역을 침범하다).
The Korean college entrance exam divides subjects into 'domains' of knowledge, such as the Language Domain (언어 영역) or Math Domain (수리 영역). It uses '영역' to denote the specific bounded area of academic testing.
'영역 파괴' literally translates to 'destruction of domains'. It is a popular business term referring to the blurring of lines between different industries. For example, a tech company entering the healthcare market is an example of '영역 파괴'.
It leans formal, especially when used in business or academic contexts. However, it is common enough to be used in everyday conversation when talking about personal space or an animal's territory. It is not overly stiff.
In nature documentaries, '영역' is the standard translation for 'territory'. Animals mark their territory (영역을 표시하다) and fight over it (영역 싸움을 하다). It perfectly captures the idea of a defended physical space.
Test Yourself 195 questions
Write a sentence explaining that cooking is not your area of expertise using '전문 영역'.
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Uses the subject 요리 and the phrase 전문 영역이 아니다.
Uses the subject 요리 and the phrase 전문 영역이 아니다.
Write a sentence saying 'The company is expanding its business domain into the IT industry.'
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Uses 사업 영역을 넓히다 and the directional particle 으로.
Uses 사업 영역을 넓히다 and the directional particle 으로.
Translate: 'Lions fight to protect their territory.'
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Uses 영역을 지키다 (protect territory) and ~기 위해 (in order to).
Uses 영역을 지키다 (protect territory) and ~기 위해 (in order to).
Write a sentence using '신의 영역' to describe human cloning.
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Uses 신의 영역을 침범하다 (invading the domain of God).
Uses 신의 영역을 침범하다 (invading the domain of God).
Translate: 'Please do not invade my personal space.'
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Uses 개인 영역 (personal space) and 침범하다 (invade).
Uses 개인 영역 (personal space) and 침범하다 (invade).
Write a sentence stating that the artist pioneered a new domain.
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Uses 영역을 개척하다 (pioneer a domain).
Uses 영역을 개척하다 (pioneer a domain).
Translate: 'This is outside my domain.'
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Uses 영역 밖 (outside the domain).
Uses 영역 밖 (outside the domain).
Write a sentence using '영역 파괴' in a business context.
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Uses 영역 파괴 (destruction of boundaries/domains).
Uses 영역 파괴 (destruction of boundaries/domains).
Translate: 'I want to expand my sphere of activity.'
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Uses 활동 영역 (sphere of activity) and 넓히다.
Uses 활동 영역 (sphere of activity) and 넓히다.
Write a sentence contrasting '사적 영역' (private) and '공적 영역' (public).
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Uses both terms and 구분되다 (to be distinguished).
Uses both terms and 구분되다 (to be distinguished).
Translate: 'The dogs are having a territorial dispute.'
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Uses 영역 싸움 (territorial fight).
Uses 영역 싸움 (territorial fight).
Write a sentence saying 'Cybersecurity is a new domain.'
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Simple classification using 영역.
Simple classification using 영역.
Translate: 'He established his own domain.'
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Uses 자신만의 (one's own) and 구축하다 (establish).
Uses 자신만의 (one's own) and 구축하다 (establish).
Write a sentence using '경계 영역' (boundary domain).
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Uses 경계 영역 (boundary area).
Uses 경계 영역 (boundary area).
Translate: 'The math section was difficult.' (Referring to a test)
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Uses 수학 영역 (math section/domain).
Uses 수학 영역 (math section/domain).
Write a sentence about AI replacing the domain of human creativity.
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Uses 창작 영역 (domain of creation) and 대체하다 (replace).
Uses 창작 영역 (domain of creation) and 대체하다 (replace).
Translate: 'Animals mark their territory with smell.'
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Uses 영역을 표시하다 (mark territory).
Uses 영역을 표시하다 (mark territory).
Write a sentence saying 'The boundaries of the domain are blurred.'
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Uses 경계가 모호해지다 (boundaries become blurred).
Uses 경계가 모호해지다 (boundaries become blurred).
Translate: 'Do not cross into my territory.'
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Uses 넘어오다 (cross over).
Uses 넘어오다 (cross over).
Write a sentence using '미지의 영역' (uncharted domain).
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Uses 미지의 영역 (unknown territory).
Uses 미지의 영역 (unknown territory).
How would you politely tell a colleague that a certain task is outside your area of expertise?
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Uses '전문 영역이 아닙니다' to politely decline or explain lack of knowledge.
Explain in Korean how a company is expanding its business into a new market.
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Uses '사업 영역을 확장하다'.
How do you say 'The lions are fighting over territory'?
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Uses '영역 싸움'.
Discuss how AI is entering the realm of art.
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Uses '창작 영역' and '진입하다'.
Tell someone not to invade your personal space.
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Uses '사적인 영역' and '침범하다'.
Describe an artist who has a very unique style.
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Uses '독보적인 예술 영역을 구축하다'.
Say 'I want to broaden my sphere of activity.'
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Uses '활동 영역을 넓히다'.
Debate the boundary between public and private life for celebrities.
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Contrasts '공적 영역' and '사적 영역'.
How do you say 'The math section was the hardest'?
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Uses '수학 영역'.
Explain the concept of 'destroying boundaries' in modern business.
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Uses '영역 파괴'.
Say 'This is an unknown territory for me.'
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Uses '미지의 영역'.
Discuss the ethical limits of science using '신의 영역'.
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Uses '신의 영역을 침범하다'.
Say 'The dog is marking its territory.'
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Uses '영역 표시'.
Explain that two departments have overlapping work domains.
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Uses '업무 영역이 겹치다'.
Say 'He is a pioneer in this domain.'
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Uses '영역의 개척자'.
Describe how the metaverse expands human experience.
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Uses '경험 영역을 확장시키다'.
Say 'Please respect my territory.'
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Uses '영역을 존중하다'.
Explain that a topic is outside the scope of the current meeting.
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Uses '논의 영역을 벗어나다'.
Say 'I am stepping into a new domain.'
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Uses '새로운 영역에 발을 들이다'.
Discuss how boundaries between genres are blurring in music.
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Uses '영역 경계가 모호해지다'.
Listen to the sentence: '이 회사는 최근 자동차 산업으로 사업 영역을 넓혔습니다.' What did the company do?
사업 영역을 넓히다 means to expand business domain.
Listen: '타인의 사적 영역을 함부로 침범하는 것은 법적 문제가 될 수 있습니다.' What can be a legal issue?
사적 영역을 침범하다 means invading private sphere.
Listen: '수컷 늑대들은 영역을 지키기 위해 무리를 지어 다닙니다.' Why do male wolves travel in packs?
영역을 지키기 위해 means in order to protect territory.
Listen: '그 작가의 신작은 기존 문학의 영역을 파괴하는 파격적인 형식을 취하고 있다.' Describe the new book's format.
기존 문학의 영역을 파괴하다 means destroying the domain of existing literature.
Listen: '그 질문은 제 전문 영역이 아니어서 대답하기 어렵습니다.' Why can't the speaker answer?
전문 영역이 아니다 means it's not their area of expertise.
Listen: '인터넷의 발달은 인간의 소통 영역을 전 세계로 확장시켰다.' What did the internet do?
소통 영역을 확장시키다 means expanded the domain of communication.
Listen: '이번 수능에서는 언어 영역이 작년보다 쉽게 출제되었습니다.' What was easier this year?
언어 영역 refers to the language section.
Listen: '생명 공학의 발전이 신의 영역을 넘보는 것이 아닌가 하는 우려가 있습니다.' What is the concern?
신의 영역을 넘보다 means encroaching on the domain of God.
Listen: '동네 고양이들이 밤마다 영역 싸움을 해서 시끄러워요.' Why is it noisy at night?
영역 싸움 means territorial fight.
Listen: '두 부서의 업무 영역이 명확하지 않아 혼선이 빚어지고 있습니다.' Why is there confusion?
업무 영역이 명확하지 않다 means work domains are unclear.
Listen: '자신만의 독자적인 영역을 개척한 예술가들이 성공합니다.' Who succeeds?
독자적인 영역을 개척하다 means pioneer an independent domain.
Listen: '공권력이 시민의 사생활 영역에 과도하게 개입해서는 안 됩니다.' What shouldn't public authority do?
사생활 영역에 개입하다 means intervene in the realm of privacy.
Listen: '여기는 금연 구역입니다. 영역이라고 하면 어색해요.' What is the speaker correcting?
구역 is correct for designated zones.
Listen: '디지털 헬스케어는 우리 회사의 새로운 핵심 사업 영역입니다.' What is digital healthcare to the company?
핵심 사업 영역 means core business domain.
Listen: '그는 자신의 영역을 침범당하는 것을 극도로 싫어합니다.' What does he hate?
영역을 침범당하다 means having one's territory invaded.
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Summary
Use '영역' to describe a bounded space or field, whether it's a lion's physical territory or a scientist's abstract domain of expertise.
- Physical territory or habitat.
- Area of expertise or knowledge.
- Business sector or market domain.
- Personal or psychological space.
Don't use for Cities
Never use '영역' when talking about geography like 'Seoul area'. Always use '지역' for that. '영역' is for territories and domains.
Expand your Domain
Memorize the phrase '영역을 넓히다'. It is the most common way to say you are expanding your business, skills, or influence.
Defending Boundaries
Remember that '영역' inherently implies a boundary that belongs to someone or something. It has a possessive nuance.
Job Interviews
Use '전문 영역' (expert domain) in interviews to sound highly professional when discussing your skills.
Example
인공지능은 이제 인간의 창작 영역까지 넘보고 있다.
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추상
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