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TOPIK 5noun

둔화세

dunhwase

둔화세가 · 둔화세를

slowdown, slowing trend

Example

물가 상승의 둔화세가 뚜렷해지고 있습니다.

The slowdown in rising prices is becoming clear.

Word parts

둔 dull화 become세 trend

Literally 'trend of becoming dull' — growth losing its edge, slowing down.

Good to know

둔화 means growth is slowing, not reversing — prices still rise, just less quickly.