Korean

물가
Meaning: prices; cost of living
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

物
價

Example sentences

Prices have risen too much these days.
물가가 두 배로 올랐다.
Prices doubled.
정부는 물가 인상을 억제하기 위해 노력했다.
The government tried to curb price increases.
최근 소비자 물가 지수가 급격히 상승했다.
Recently, the consumer price index has risen sharply.
최근 물가 상승으로 인해 가계가 많이 어려워졌다.
Household finances have become very difficult due to the recent price hike.
정부는 물가 안정을 위해 가격 통제를 실시했다.
The government implemented price controls to stabilize prices.
최근 물가가 급격히 치솟아 서민들의 시름이 깊어지고 있다.
Prices have skyrocketed recently, deepening the worries of the common people.
정부는 치솟는 물가를 더 이상 수수방관해서는 안 된다.
The government should no longer stand by and watch the soaring prices.
정부는 물가 안정을 위해 유류세 인하를 발표했다.
The government announced a reduction in fuel taxes to stabilize prices.
최근 물가의 급상승으로 인해 서민들의 가계 부담이 커지고 있다.
The recent rapid rise in prices is increasing the household burden for ordinary people.

Usage Notes

Refers to the general level of prices for goods and services.

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