This is the 7865th most frequent Korean word.
현실은
"현실은" translates to "reality is" in English.
In this sentence, '현실은' emphasizes the state of reality as the subject, attributing it with the qualitative adjective '가혹하다' (is harsh).
현실은 참으로 가혹하다.
Reality is truly harsh.
Here, '현실은' introduces 'reality' as the subject, making a comparative statement regarding imagination.
현실은 우리가 상상하는 것과는 다릅니다.
Reality is different from what we imagine.
In this sentence, '현실은' underscores the necessity of acknowledging reality to effect change, positioning '현실' as a critical concept for progression.