No. 115 in Korean
과
The Korean word "과" can mean "and" (as a particle), "subject/department" (as a noun), or "lesson/chapter" (as in study material), depending on context.
In a sentence
나는 과일과 채소를 먹는 것을 좋아해요.
I like eating fruits and vegetables.
In this sentence, '과' is used as a conjunctive particle similar to 'and' in English, connecting two nouns.
수학 과학 모두 열심히 공부합니다.
I study Math and Science diligently.
'과' appears in '수학 과학' to designate 'and' between two school subjects.
문제와 해답이 명확합니다.
The problem and the answer are clear.
Here '과'(with its alternative form '와') is used to connect and compare two related entities.
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