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TOPIK 6noun

간섭

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간섭이 · 간섭을

interference (of waves); meddling

Example

두 파동이 만나면 간섭이 일어나 무늬가 생깁니다.

When two waves meet, interference occurs and creates a pattern.

Word parts

간 intrude섭 wade

Literally 'intrude and wade in'.

Good to know

In daily life it means meddling: 제 일에 간섭하지 마세요 'Stay out of my business'.