No. 12,582 in Korean
대상이어서
"대상이어서" means "because it is the target" or "since it is the subject."
In a sentence
그는 조사 대상이어서 모든 질문에 답변해야 했다.
He was the subject of investigation, so he had to answer all questions.
대상이어서 is used to denote 'being the subject or target of' something, specifically in the context of an investigation.
이 작품은 평가 대상이어서 심사위원들이 주목했다.
This artwork was the subject of evaluation, so the judges focused on it.
대상이어서 indicates 'being the object of evaluation' in this context.
그 사건은 언론의 취재 대상이어서 많은 기자들이 관심을 보였다.
The incident was the subject of media coverage, so many reporters showed interest.
대상이어서 conveys 'being the subject or focus of media coverage' in this example.
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