No. 6,904 in Korean
자를
"자를" means "ruler" or "measuring tool" in English.
In a sentence
나는 종이를 자를 가위를 가지고 있어요.
I have scissors to cut paper.
Here, '자를' functions as a modifier describing the scissors ('가위') that are used to cut ('자르다') the paper ('종이').
그는 오늘 의사를 만날 자를 알아봤나요?
Did he find out the time to meet the doctor today?
In this sentence, '자를' is part of the construction indicating the time ('시간', implied) when the meeting will take place.
이 프로젝트가 성공할 자를 확인해야 합니다.
We need to confirm the possibility of this project succeeding.
Here, '자를' is involved in expressing the condition or criterion ('상황', implied) for the project's success.
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