Korean

영향
Meaning: influence, effect, impact
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

그의 음악은 많은 사람들에게 긍정적인 영향을 주었다.
His music had a positive influence on many people.
우리의 결정은 모두에게 영향을 미칠 것이다.
Our decision will affect everyone.
경제 성장은 국가의 미래에 큰 영향을 미칩니다.
Economic growth has a big impact on the future of a country.
스트레스는 호르몬 분비에 영향을 줄 수 있다.
Stress can affect hormone secretion.
해수 온도가 상승하면 생태계에 큰 영향을 미칩니다.
If seawater temperature rises, it has a big impact on the ecosystem.

Usage Notes

From Hanja 影響. It refers to the power to have an effect on people or things. Often used with verbs like 주다 (to give), 받다 (to receive), and 끼치다 (to exert).

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