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TOPIK 5noun

위작

wijak

위작이 · 위작을

forgery, fake (artwork or writing)

Example

전문가들은 그 그림이 위작이라고 판단했습니다.

Experts determined that the painting was a forgery.

Word parts

위 false작 work

Literally 'false work'.

Good to know

위작 is for art and writing; 짝퉁 or 가품 is used for fake brand goods.