Korean

存在

존재
Meaning: existence, presence
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

存
在

Example sentences

I had forgotten about his existence.
많은 사람들은 신의 존재를 믿는다.
Many people believe in the existence of God.
가족이야말로 세상에서 가장 소중한 존재다.
Family is indeed the most precious thing in the world.
지구 외에 다른 행성에도 생명체가 존재할까?
Does life exist on other planets besides Earth?
인간은 전능한 존재가 아니므로 실수를 하기 마련이다.
Humans are not omnipotent beings, so they are bound to make mistakes.
아이들은 외계인이 존재한다고 믿는다.
Children believe that aliens exist.
그는 내 인생에서 유일무이한 존재이다.
He is the one and only existence in my life.
가족은 나에게 가장 소중한 존재다.
Family is the most precious existence to me.

Usage Notes

Refers to the state of existing or being present. Can be used for people, objects, or abstract concepts like God.

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