No. 5,253 in Korean
대가
"대가" means "price," "cost," or "compensation," and can also refer to a "master" or "expert" in a certain field, depending on context.
In a sentence
대가를 치러야 한다.
You must pay the price.
Here, '대가' is used to mean 'cost' or 'price' that one must pay, typically metaphorically for one's actions.
그는 미술의 대가이다.
He is a master of art.
In this example, '대가' is used to signify a 'master' or 'expert' in a particular field.
모든 일에는 대가가 따른다.
Every action has a consequence.
Here '대가' is used to denote a resulting 'consequence' or 'reward' for an action taken.
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