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TOPIK 2noun

경우

gyeongu

경우가 · 경우를

case, situation, circumstance

Example

비가 오는 경우에는 행사가 취소돼요.

In case of rain, the event will be canceled.

Word parts

경 situation우 encounter

Literally 'circumstance one meets' — a case.

Good to know

Pattern -(으)ㄴ/는 경우(에) means 'in case, when': 아픈 경우에 연락하세요.