No. 12,553 in Korean
대목은
"대목은" means "the critical point" or "a key part."
In a sentence
이 소설의 가장 긴장감 넘치는 대목은 주인공이 악당과 대치하는 부분이다.
The most thrilling part of this novel is the confrontation between the protagonist and the antagonist.
In this sentence, '대목은' refers to 'the part' of the story, highlighting a specific section that stands out due to its thrilling nature.
시장에서는 설날을 앞두고 물건 판매가 가장 많은 대목은 바로 주말입니다.
In the market, the time when the most goods are sold before Lunar New Year is precisely the weekend.
Here, '대목은' is used to denote 'the busiest time,' emphasizing a peak period in activity related to sales.
그가 한 대목은 정말 주변 사람들에게 깊은 감동을 주었어요.
The part he mentioned truly moved the people around him deeply.
In this example, '대목은' refers to 'the part' of a statement or speech, emphasizing its emotional impact on others.
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