Korean

Meaning: way, method; possibility, ability
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

I can speak Korean.
과보호는 아이의 독립심을 해칠 수 있습니다.
Overprotection can harm a child's independence.
인터넷에서 유용한 정보를 많이 얻을 수 있어요.
You can get a lot of useful information from the internet.
그는 신이 두터운 사람이라 믿을 수 있다.
He is a man of great sincerity, so he can be trusted.
백화점에서 사용할 수 있는 상품권을 선물로 받았다.
I received a gift certificate to use at the department store as a gift.
목이 아파서 말을 할 수가 없었다.
I couldn't speak because my throat hurt.
GPS를 사용하여 현재 위치를 확인할 수 있습니다.
You can check your current location using GPS.
상황이 이러니까 어쩔 수 없어요.
The situation is like this, so there's nothing that can be done.
약속을 지켜야 신뢰를 얻을 수 있다.
You can gain trust only if you keep your promises.
저는 할 수 있는 한 끝까지 돕겠습니다.
I will help as much as I can, to the end.

Usage Notes

As a bound noun, it follows a verb in the '-ㄹ/을' form to indicate possibility or ability, often used with 있다 (to exist) or 없다 (to not exist).

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