Safety in Korean 🇰🇷

안전 info.

Tips to Remember:
• Notice that “안전” (anjeon) can be split into “안” and “전.” Think of “안” as hinting at “not” (or “without”) and “전” as reminding you of “trouble” (like “전” in “전쟁” meaning “war”). Together, they suggest “without trouble” or “safety.”
• Associate “안전” with the idea of being well-protected, similar to the English word “safe.”

Explanations:
• “안전” (anjeon) means the state of being free from harm, danger, or risk; essentially, it denotes safety or security.

Other Words with Similar Meanings:
• “보안” (boan): Often used to refer to security measures (e.g., for computers or buildings).
• “안전하다” (anjeonhada): The adjective form meaning “to be safe.”

Alternate Meanings/Slang:
• In casual speech, “안전” (anjeon) is sometimes used to describe something as a “sure thing” or a “safe bet,” implying reliability or low risk.
• There aren’t widely recognized slang usages beyond this figurative extension.

Examples of Sentences:
• “길이 안전해.”
 Romanization: “Gili anjeonhae.”
 Translation: “The road is safe.”

• “나는 안전한 환경에서 일하고 있습니다.”
 Romanization: “Naneun anjeonhan hwangyeongeseo ilhago itsseumnida.”
 Translation: “I work in a safe environment.”

• “차를 탈 때 안전벨트를 매세요.”
 Romanization: “Chareul tal ttae anjeonbelteureul maeseoyo.”
 Translation: “When you ride in a car, fasten your seatbelt.”

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