Relocation in Korean 🇰🇷

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Tips to Remember:
• Notice the sound “i-jeon” and think of it as a change in time—a move from one state (previous) to another.
• You might associate “전” (jeon) with “before,” helping you recall the idea of leaving one place for another.

Explanation:
• The Korean word "이전" (i-jeon) generally means "relocation" or "transfer," indicating a change from one place to another. It can also mean "previous" or "before" when used in other contexts.

Other Words with Similar Meanings:
• 이사 (i-sa) – often used specifically for moving houses or offices.
• 옮김 (om-gim) – means "moving" or "transfer" in a broader sense.

Alternate Meanings:
• Aside from relocation, "이전" can denote the concept of "previous" or "prior" (e.g., referring to an earlier stage or time period).
• In some contexts, it may be used informally to indicate something from the past.

Example Sentences:
• "우리 회사는 본사에서 지사로 이전했습니다."
 Romanized: "Uri hoesaneun bonsaeseo jisaroi ijeonhaetseumnida."
 Meaning: "Our company relocated from the headquarters to the branch office."

• "그는 작년에 해외로 이전했어요."
 Romanized: "Geuneun jaknyeon-e haewae-ro ijeonhaesseoyo."
 Meaning: "He relocated overseas last year."

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