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Violence in Korean 🇰🇷


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violence 폭력
How to say “violence” in Korean? “폭력”. Here you will learn how to pronounce “폭력” correctly and in the comments below you will be able to get all sorts of advice on violence in Korean like tips & tricks to remember it, questions, explanations and more.

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폭력 info.

Tips to Remember:
• Break the word into two parts: 폭 (pok) and 력 (ryeok). Think of 폭 as representing an explosive burst, and 력 as energy or power. Combining them can help you remember that 폭력 (pokryeok) refers to a forceful, often destructive action—violence.
• Associate the idea of “explosive power” with violent acts to reinforce the meaning.

Explanation:
• 폭력 (pokryeok) is a noun meaning "violence" or the use of physical force to hurt, damage, or control.
• It conveys not only the physical aspect but also can imply aggressive, uncontrolled behavior.

Other Words with Similar Meaning:
• 폭행 (pokhaeng) – refers specifically to physical assault or battery.
• 난폭 (nanpok) – describes actions or behavior that are violent or rough.
• 무력 사용 (muryeok sayong) – translates as “use of force,” often used in contexts discussing the application of violence.

Alternate Meanings and Slang Usage:
• The basic meaning remains related to violence; however, in colloquial contexts someone might say a performance or action was “폭력” (pokryeok) to hyperbolically express that it was overwhelmingly powerful or intense.
• In slang, calling something “폭력적이다” (pokryeokjeokida) can sometimes imply that it is impressive or brutally effective, though this figurative use is less common.

Example Sentences:
• 경찰은 집단 폭력을 제지하기 위해 신속하게 출동했다.
 Romanized: Gyeongchareun jibdan pokryeogeul jejihagi wihae sinsokhage chuldonghaetda.
 Translation: The police quickly responded to curb the collective violence.

• 그 영화는 잔인한 폭력을 생생하게 묘사한다.
 Romanized: Geu yeonghwaneun janinhan pokryeogeul saengsaenghage myosahanda.
 Translation: That movie vividly portrays brutal violence.

• 학교에서는 폭력 문화에 대해 강한 태도를 취하고 있다.
 Romanized: Hakgyoeseoneun pokryeok munhwaui daehae ganghan taedoreul chwihae itda.
 Translation: The school is taking a strong stance against a culture of violence.

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