No. 35 in Korean
현재
"현재" means "present" or "current."
In a sentence
현재는 우리가 함께 일하고 있습니다.
Currently, we are working together.
Here, '현재' is used as an adverb to indicate the present time.
현재 상황을 보면, 우리가 더 노력해야 해요.
Looking at the current situation, we need to put in more effort.
In this sentence, '현재' acts as a noun to describe 'situation'.
그는 현재 상태에 만족하고 있습니다.
He is satisfied with his current condition.
'현재' is used adjectivally to specify the 'condition' in this context.
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