빈곤이 · 빈곤을
poverty
Example
아직도 많은 아이들이 빈곤 속에서 살고 있습니다.
Many children are still living in poverty.
Word parts
빈 poor+곤 hardship
Literally 'poor and in hardship'.
Good to know
빈곤 is formal and written; in conversation 가난 is more common.
Related words
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빈곤이 · 빈곤을
poverty
Example
아직도 많은 아이들이 빈곤 속에서 살고 있습니다.
Many children are still living in poverty.
Word parts
Literally 'poor and in hardship'.
Good to know
빈곤 is formal and written; in conversation 가난 is more common.
Related words