Virus in Korean 🇰🇷

바이러스 info.

Tips to Remember:
• The Korean word "바이러스" (romanized: bai-reo-seu) sounds similar to the English word “virus.” Associating both pronunciations can help you remember its meaning.
• Notice the similar syllable structure; thinking of it as a borrowed term from English reinforces its meaning.

Explanations:
• "바이러스" is the direct Korean adaptation of the English word "virus" and is used in the same contexts.
• It can refer to biological viruses that cause diseases or computer viruses.

Other Words with the Same Meaning:
• For biological viruses, there's no distinct native Korean word widely used; "바이러스" is standard.
• In computing, you might also hear "컴퓨터 바이러스" to specifically denote a computer virus.

Alternate Meanings / Slang:
• In casual conversation, "바이러스" can be used metaphorically to describe something that spreads rapidly, for example, a catchy song or a popular meme (similar to "going viral").
• It is sometimes used to describe contagious enthusiasm or trends.

Example Sentences:
1. 컴퓨터 바이러스 때문에 내 파일이 모두 망가졌어.
(Romanized: keompyuteo bai-reo-seu ttaemune nae pai-reu mi modu mang-gajyeosseo.)
Translation: My files are all ruined because of a computer virus.

2. 그 사진이 SNS에서 바이러스처럼 퍼졌어.
(Romanized: geu sajin-i SNS-eseo bai-reo-seu-cheoreom peojyeosseo.)
Translation: That photo spread like a virus on social media.

3. 감염병 확대를 막기 위해 바이러스 예방 수칙을 철저히 지켜야 해.
(Romanized: gamyeombyeong hwakdaereul makgi wihae bai-reo-seu yebang suchigeul cheoljeohi jikyeoya hae.)
Translation: To prevent the spread of the infectious disease, we must strictly follow virus prevention guidelines.

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