This is the 11001st most frequent Korean word.
급
"급" means "level," "grade," or "rank."
급한 refers to 'urgent' or 'pressing', showing the adjective form of '급' to describe matter or situation.
저는 급한 일이 있어서 먼저 가봐야겠어요.
I have an urgent matter to attend to, so I must leave first.
급 in 초급 means 'level' or 'grade', referring to the beginner level in learning.
이 영화는 초급 학습자에게 적합해요.
This movie is suitable for beginner learners.
급 in 고위급 indicates 'level' or 'rank', referring to a higher hierarchy or status.