No. 671 in Korean
증가
Increase.
In a sentence
인구가 빠르게 증가하고 있습니다.
The population is rapidly increasing.
In this sentence, '증가' (increase) is used as a noun converted into a verb form through the combination with '하고 있다', showing an ongoing increasing action of the population.
증가하는 비용이 가계에 부담을 주고 있습니다.
Increasing costs are burdening households.
Here, '증가하는' is formed as a verb-like adjective modifying '비용', describing costs that are increasing.
기술의 발전과 증가로 새로운 기회가 생기고 있습니다.
Due to the advancement and increase in technology, new opportunities are emerging.
In this context, '증가' is a noun referring to the increase accompanying technological advancement.
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