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TOPIK 3noun

위험

wiheom

위험이 · 위험을

danger, risk

Example

겨울 산에는 위험이 많으니까 조심하세요.

There are many dangers in the mountains in winter, so be careful.

Word parts

위 danger험 steep, rough

Literally 'perilous and steep.'

Good to know

위험해요! is the everyday way to shout 'Watch out, it's dangerous!'