위협

This is the 3975th most frequent Korean word.

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위협

"Threat" or "intimidation."


In this sentence, '위협' (wi-hyeop) is used as a noun to indicate 'threat', emphasizing the act of threatening.

그는 사람들에게 위협을 가했습니다.

He threatened people.


Here, '위협적인' (wi-hyeop-jeog-in) functions as an adjective derived from '위협', describing words that contain or convey a threat.

위협적인 말은 상황을 더 악화시킬 수 있습니다.

Threatening words can make the situation worse.


In this context, '위협을 느끼다' (wi-hyeop-eul neukkida) utilizes '위협' as a noun, with the verb '느끼다' (to feel) to describe sensing a threat.

그 동물은 위협을 느끼고 도망쳤습니다.

The animal felt threatened and ran away.