No. 894 in Korean
사태
The Korean word "사태" means "situation," "state of affairs," or "crisis," depending on context.
In a sentence
최근의 경제 사태는 많은 사람들에게 영향을 미칩니다.
The recent economic situation affects many people.
The word '사태' is used here to indicate a 'situation' or 'condition', particularly a problematic or serious one, related to the economy.
산사태로 인하여 마을 전체가 피해를 입었습니다.
The whole village suffered damage due to the landslide.
In this context, '사태' is used to denote a 'landslide', showing its meaning in the context of a natural disaster.
이러한 사태에 빠르게 대응해야 합니다.
We must respond quickly to such a situation.
Here, '사태' means a 'situation' or 'state of affairs', emphasizing an urgent or critical occurrence requiring response.
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