No. 4,111 in Korean
적응
Adaptation.
In a sentence
새로운 환경에 적응하기 어렵습니다.
It's difficult to adapt to a new environment.
In this sentence, '적응' is used as a noun meaning 'adaptation,' indicating the process of adjusting to a new setting.
그는 고된 훈련에도 적응했습니다.
He adapted even to the rigorous training.
In this case, '적응' combines with '-하다' to form the verb '적응하다,' which means 'to adapt.' It describes the action of adjusting oneself to the strenuous conditions.
적응은 성공의 중요한 요소입니다.
Adaptation is an important factor in success.
Here, '적응' is again used as a noun to refer to adaptation as a concept or quality necessary for success.
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