상태
sangtae
Vocab · 1 sense
condition, state
Examples
그 음식은 상태가 안 좋아서 버려야 돼.
I should throw that food away because it's not in good condition.
When you'd hear it
상태 is neutral and common in both conversation and writing. It appears in everyday remarks about food, objects, health, and how something is currently doing, as well as in workplace or technical reports.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 상태 with 상황. 상태 describes the condition of a person or thing, while 상황 describes the surrounding circumstances or situation.
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