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TOPIK 5noun

득실

deuksil [득씰]

득실이 · 득실을

gains and losses, pros and cons

Example

결정하기 전에 득실을 잘 따져 봐야 해요.

You need to weigh the gains and losses carefully before deciding.

Word parts

득 gain실 lose

Literally 'gain and loss'.

Good to know

Pronounced [득씰]; usually with 따지다 or 계산하다: 득실을 따지다, 'to weigh the pros and cons.'