Korean

Meaning: the second party (in a contract); 'B' or 'Eul'
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

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Example sentences

Gap and Eul are the parties to the contract.
저는 그 경기에서 졌지만, 많은 것을 배웠습니다.
I lost the match, but I learned a lot.
주말에는 보통 책을 읽거나 영화를 봐요.
On weekends, I usually read a book or watch a movie.
계약서에서 회사는 갑이고 직원은 을이다.
In the contract, the company is Party A and the employee is Party B.
그는 분명 그 사실을 알고 있었다.
He clearly knew that fact.
그는 새로운 시작을 위해 마음을 다졌다.
He firmed his resolve for a new beginning.
그는 손가락으로 북쪽을 가리켰다.
He pointed north with his finger.
부모님을 모시고 살다.
To live with and take care of one's parents.
그녀는 옛 추억을 떠올리며 미소 지었다.
She smiled, recalling old memories.
환율이 많이 올라서 해외여행 가기가 부담스러워요.
The exchange rate has risen a lot, so traveling abroad is burdensome.

Usage Notes

In Korean contracts, '갑' (Gap) refers to the first party and '을' (Eul) refers to the second party, similar to 'Party A' and 'Party B' in English.

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