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Concept Noun

In English: the act of, the state of

Turns verbs or adjectives into abstract nouns representing a concept or idea.

• 죽음이 두렵다.

  주그미 두렵따.said like thisjugeumi duryeopda.

  Death is frightening.

• 믿음은 중요한 가치이다.

  미드믄 중요한 가치이다.said like thismideumeun jungyohan gachiida.

  Faith is an important value.

• 잠이 부족하면 건강에 해로움이 생긴다.

  자미 부조카면 건강에 해로우미 생긴다.said like thisjami bujokamyeon geongange haeroumi saengginda.

  Lack of sleep causes harm to health.

Nominalization

In English: -ing, the act of

Turns verbs or adjectives into nouns, often used in formal writing to state facts or make lists.

• 공부함이 즐겁다.

  공부하미 즐겁따.said like thisgongbuhami jeulgeopda.

  Studying is enjoyable.

• 참석하지 못했음을 알려드립니다.

  참서카지 모태쓰믈 알려드림니다.said like thischamseokaji motaesseumeul allyeodeurimnida.

  I inform you that I couldn't attend.

• 문제를 해결했음을 보고합니다.

  문제를 해결해쓰믈 보고함니다.said like thismunjereul haegyeolhaesseumeul bogohamnida.

  I report that the problem has been solved.

Formal Sentence Ending

In English: indicates statement

Used at the end of sentences in formal writing to state facts or conclusions.

• 이상으로 보고를 마치겠음.

  이상으로 보고를 마치게씀.said like thisisangeuro bogoreul machigesseum.

  I will conclude the report here.

• 모든 준비가 완료되었음.

  모든 준비가 왈료되어씀.said like thismodeun junbiga wallyodoeeosseum.

  All preparations have been completed.

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