| in English | in Korean | S |
|---|---|---|
| left and right | 좌우 |
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Tip to Remember:
Associate 좌 (jwa) with “left” and 우 (woo) with “right.” Think of the English word “leftover” where the “left” part is like 좌 and “woo” sounds like “right on!” This silly connection might help you remember that 좌우 means “left and right.”
Explanation:
좌우 is a compound of 좌 (left) and 우 (right). It is used both to indicate the two basic directions and, in some contexts, to express the idea of “influence” or “to determine” something (e.g., “the outcome is left and right with…”).
Other Words with the Same Meaning:
• 왼쪽 (oenjjok) – left side
• 오른쪽 (oreunjjok) – right side
• 좌측 (jwachuk) – formal term for left side
• 우측 (uchuk) – formal term for right side
Alternate Meanings/Slang:
In addition to referring to physical directions, 좌우 can be used metaphorically to mean “to control” or “to influence” the outcome. For instance, saying that something is “좌우된다 (jwa-woo-doen-da)” implies that it “hinges on” or “is determined by” a particular factor.
Example Sentences:
1. Sentence: 그는 길 건너편의 좌우를 바라보았다.
Romanized: Geuneun gil geonneopyeon-ui jwa-woo-reul baraboatda.
Translation: He looked at both sides of the street.
2. Sentence: 그 결정은 회사의 재정 상황에 좌우된다.
Romanized: Geu gyeoljeong-eun hoesaui jaejeong sanghwang-e jwa-woo-doenda.
Translation: That decision is influenced by the company’s financial situation.
3. Sentence: 팀의 성과는 감독의 말 한 마디에 좌우되었다.
Romanized: Tim-ui seonggwa-neun gamdok-ui mal han madie jwa-woo-doe-eotda.
Translation: The team’s performance was determined by a single word from the coach.
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