Pressure in Korean 🇰🇷

압력 info.

Tips to Remember:
• Associate the syllable "압" (am) with "a press" action, and "력" (ryeok) with "strength" or "force." Thinking of pressure as the force applied when pressing something can help you recall the word "압력" (amryeok).
• Another tip is to imagine a mechanical press exerting force; the word breaks down into components that mean "pressing" (압) and "power/force" (력).

Explanation:
• "압력" (amryeok) is the Korean term for "pressure," generally referring to physical pressure—like the pressure of a gas, liquid, or a force pressing on a surface.
• The word is used in scientific contexts (e.g., physics, engineering) as well as in everyday situations where pressure is applied.

Other Words with a Similar Meaning:
• In scientific terminology, you might encounter the English loanword "프레셔" (peuresyeo) used in some casual or technical contexts, though "압력" remains the standard Korean term.
• For emotional or social contexts, the term "압박감" (abbakgam) can be used to describe the feeling of being under pressure, though it emphasizes the sensation rather than the physical force.

Alternate Meanings and Slang:
• Metaphorically, "압력" (amryeok) may be used to describe coercion or undue influence in social or professional settings (e.g., "exerting pressure" on someone to act a certain way).
• In slang or casual conversation, referring to someone feeling "압력" might imply that they are being overly pushed or pressured by external circumstances.

Examples of Sentences:
1. "타이어의 압력이 너무 낮아서 위험합니다."
 Romanized: "Taire-ui amryeok-i neomu najaseo wihamhapnida."
 Translation: "The tire's pressure is too low, and it's dangerous."

2. "그는 부모님의 압력 때문에 대학에 진학했습니다."
 Romanized: "Geuneun bumonim-ui amryeok ttaemune daehak-e jingakhapnida."
 Translation: "He entered college due to his parents' pressure."

3. "공기 압력은 날씨 변화에 따라 달라질 수 있습니다."
 Romanized: "Gongi amryeok-eun nalssi byeonhwa-e ttala dallajilsu it-seumnida."
 Translation: "Air pressure can vary with weather changes."

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