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Intermediate Korean People & Relationships Vocabulary List (TOPIK 4)

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Korean	Romanization	Part of speech	Meaning
다투다 L4-23	datuda	verb	to quarrel, to compete, to fight 두 사람이 사소한 일로 다퉜어요 다투다 → 다퉜어요 The two people argued over something trivial.
재우다 L4-04	jaeuda	verb	to put to sleep, to put someone to bed 아기를 재우는 데 한 시간 걸렸어요 재우다 → 재우는 It took an hour to get the baby to sleep.
가정주부	gajeongjubu	noun	housewife, homemaker 어머니는 가정주부로 살았어요 My mother lived as a homemaker.
간^¹	gan	noun	seasoning, saltiness (of food) · 간이 싱겁다, 간을 맞추다 간이 좀 싱거운 것 같아요 I think it needs a little more seasoning.
거지	geoji	noun	beggar 거지가 길가에 앉아 있었어요 A beggar was sitting by the roadside.
교장	gyojang	noun	principal, school head 교장 선생님이 조회 시간에 말씀하셨어요 The principal spoke at the morning assembly.
구부리다	guburida	verb	to bend, to curve 허리를 앞으로 구부려요 구부리다 → 구부려요 Bend forward at the waist.
근로자	geulloja	noun	worker, laborer 근로자들의 권리가 중요해요 Workers' rights are important.
껴안다	kkyeoanda	verb	to hug, to embrace 아이를 꼭 껴안았어요 껴안다 → 껴안았어요 I hugged the child tightly.
꾸미다	kkumida	verb	to decorate, to adorn, to arrange 방을 예쁘게 꾸몄어요 꾸미다 → 꾸몄어요 I decorated the room nicely.
꿇다	kkulta	verb	to kneel 무릎을 꿇고 바닥에 앉아서 스트레칭을 해요 꿇다 → 꿇고 I kneel on the floor to do some stretches.
남매	nammae	noun	brother and sister, siblings 우리는 남매 사이예요 We are brother and sister.
노동자	nodongja	noun	worker, laborer 노동자들이 파업을 시작했어요 The workers went on strike.
농민	nongmin	noun	farmer, peasant 농민들이 새벽부터 일을 해요 The farmers start working at dawn.
뇌	noe	noun	brain 뇌는 우리 몸에서 중요한 기관이에요 The brain is an important organ in our body.
눈동자	nundongja	noun	pupil (of eye), iris 아기의 눈동자가 아주 맑아요 The baby's eyes are very clear.
눈썹	nunsseop	noun	eyebrow 눈썹을 다듬었어요 I trimmed my eyebrows.
목마르다	mongmareuda	adjective	to be thirsty, to crave 오래 걸었더니 목말라요 목마르다 → 목말라요 I'm thirsty after walking for so long.
몸통	momtong	noun	torso, trunk, body 수영할 때 몸통의 자세가 중요해요 The position of your torso is important when swimming.
반짝이다	banjjagida	verb	to twinkle, to sparkle 별이 밤하늘에서 반짝여요 반짝이다 → 반짝여요 The stars sparkle in the night sky.
속눈썹	songnunsseop	noun	eyelash 속눈썹이 길면 예뻐 보여요 Long eyelashes look pretty.
심장	simjang	noun	heart (organ) 심장이 빠르게 뛰어요 My heart is beating fast.
연애	yeonae	noun	romance, dating 연애를 시작한 지 한 달이 됐어요 It's been a month since we started dating.
지폐	jipye	noun	banknote, paper money 지폐를 동전으로 바꿔 달라고 했어요 I asked to have a bill changed into coins.
첫사랑	cheotsarang	noun	first love 첫사랑을 잊지 못해요 I can't forget my first love.
폭발	pokbal	noun	explosion, blast 공장에서 폭발 사고가 났어요 There was an explosion at the factory.
검사^²	geomsa	noun	prosecutor · 검사가 되다 그 친구는 법대를 졸업하고 검사가 됐어요 That friend graduated from law school and became a prosecutor.
대사^³	daesa	noun	ambassador · 미국 대사, 주한 대사 한국 주재 미국 대사가 기자 회견을 했어요 The U.S. ambassador to Korea held a press conference.
대리님 L4-01	daerinim	noun	assistant manager (honorific) 대리님, 이 서류 검토해 주실 수 있을까요? Could you review this document, Assistant Manager?
결혼하다 L4-05	gyeolhonhada	verb	to get married 친구가 다음 달에 결혼한대요 결혼하다 → 결혼한대요 My friend says they're getting married next month.
사상자 L4-15	sasangja	noun	casualties 다행히 이번 사고로 인한 사상자는 없어요 Fortunately, no one was killed or injured in this accident.
화해하다 L4-23	hwahaehada	verb	to make up, reconcile 싸웠던 친구와 드디어 화해했어요 화해하다 → 화해했어요 I finally made up with the friend I'd argued with.
성실하다 L4-25	seongsilhada	adjective	to be sincere, diligent 민수 씨는 어떤 일이든 성실하게 임해요 성실하다 → 성실하게 Minsu approaches every task diligently.
거칠다	geochilda	adjective	to be rough, to be coarse 이 천은 표면이 거칠어요 거칠다 → 거칠어요 This fabric has a rough surface.
걱정스럽다	geokjeongseureopda	adjective	to be worried, to be anxious 아이가 늦게 돌아와서 걱정스러워요 걱정스럽다 → 걱정스러워요 I'm worried because my child gets home late.
검사^¹	geomsa	noun	inspection, examination, test · 건강 검사 건강 검사를 받으러 병원에 갔어요 I went to the hospital for a health checkup.
겁나다	geomnada	verb	to be scared, to be frightened 혼자 밤길을 걷다가 겁났어요 겁나다 → 겁났어요 I got scared while walking alone at night.
겉모습	geonmoseup	noun	outward appearance, outer look 겉모습만 보고 판단하면 안 돼요 You shouldn't judge by appearances alone.
견디다	gyeondida	verb	to endure, to bear 더위를 잘 견뎌야 해요 견디다 → 견뎌야 We need to be able to handle the heat.
겸손	gyeomson	noun	humility, modesty 민수 씨는 항상 겸손한 태도를 보여요 Minsu always shows humility.
고독	godok	noun	loneliness, solitude 혼자 사는 노인은 고독을 느껴요 The elderly person who lives alone feels lonely.
고마워하다	gomawohada	verb	to feel grateful, to be thankful 수진 씨는 친구가 도와줘서 정말 고마워해요 고마워하다 → 고마워해요 Sujin is really grateful for her friend's help.
고통	gotong	noun	pain, agony 허리가 아파서 큰 고통을 겪었어요 I suffered a lot because my back hurt.
고통스럽다	gotongseureopda	adjective	to be painful, to be agonizing 다리를 다쳐서 고통스러워요 고통스럽다 → 고통스러워요 I'm in pain because I hurt my leg.
공손하다	gongsonhada	adjective	to be polite, to be courteous 그 직원은 손님께 공손하게 대해요 공손하다 → 공손하게 That employee treats customers courteously.
관계자	gwangyeja	noun	person involved, relevant person 관계자 이외에는 들어올 수 없어요 Only authorized personnel may enter.
괴로움	goeroum	noun	suffering, distress, anguish 실패의 괴로움을 잊을 수 없어요 I can't forget the pain of failure.
괴로워하다	goerowohada	verb	to suffer, to be in distress 민수 씨는 실패 때문에 오랫동안 괴로워했어요 괴로워하다 → 괴로워했어요 Minsu was distressed for a long time because of the failure.
괴롭다	goeropda	adjective	to be agonizing, to be distressing 일이 너무 많아서 괴로워요 괴롭다 → 괴로워요 I'm overwhelmed by how much work I have.
괴롭히다	goeropida	verb	to torment, to bully 친구를 괴롭히면 안 돼요 괴롭히다 → 괴롭히면 You shouldn't bully your friends.
교육자	gyoyukja	noun	educator, teacher 그분은 훌륭한 교육자예요 That person is an excellent educator.
굽히다	gupida	verb	to bend, to yield, to bow 허리를 굽혀서 인사했어요 굽히다 → 굽혀서 I bowed at the waist to greet them.
귀하다	gwihada	adjective	to be rare, to be precious 이런 기회는 정말 귀해요 귀하다 → 귀해요 Opportunities like this are truly rare.
그리움	geurium	noun	longing, yearning, nostalgia 고향에 대한 그리움이 마음속에 가득해요 My heart is full of longing for my hometown.
근심	geunsim	noun	worry, anxiety, concern 부모님은 자녀 걱정에 근심이 많아요 Parents have many worries about their children.
기업가	gieopga	noun	entrepreneur, businessperson 그분은 성공한 기업가예요 That person is a successful entrepreneur.
기울이다	giurida	verb	to tilt, to devote, to pour into 선수들은 훈련에 온 힘을 기울이고 있어요 기울이다 → 기울이고 The athletes are putting all their effort into training.
기혼	gihon	noun	being married 그분은 기혼이라고 들었어요 I heard that person is married.
꼼꼼하다	kkomkkomhada	adjective	to be meticulous, to be thorough, careful 그 직원은 일을 정말 꼼꼼하게 해요 꼼꼼하다 → 꼼꼼하게 That employee is very thorough in their work.
끌어안다	kkeureoanda	verb	to pull into an embrace, to hug tightly 엄마가 아이를 끌어안았어요 끌어안다 → 끌어안았어요 The mother pulled her child into a hug.
나무라다	namurada	verb	to scold, to reproach, to blame 선생님이 늦은 학생을 나무랐어요 나무라다 → 나무랐어요 The teacher scolded the student who was late.
난처하다	nancheohada	adjective	to be in a difficult position, to be embarrassed 갑자기 그런 부탁을 받으니 난처해요 난처하다 → 난처해요 Being asked for a favor like that out of the blue puts me in a difficult position.
너그럽다	neogeureopda	adjective	to be generous, to be magnanimous 그분은 제가 실수를 해도 너그럽게 용서해요 너그럽다 → 너그럽게 That person is forgiving even when I make mistakes.
노려보다	noryeoboda	verb	to glare at, to stare at 그 사람이 저를 무섭게 노려보았어요 노려보다 → 노려보았어요 That person gave me a frightening glare.
놀리다^¹	nollida	verb	to tease, to mock, to make fun of · 친구를 놀리다 친구들이 저를 놀려서 속상했어요 놀리다 → 놀려서 I was upset because my friends teased me.
누님	nunim	noun	older sister (male speaker's elder sister) 누님이 선물을 보내 줬어요 My older sister sent me a gift.
눈감다	nungamda	verb	to close one's eyes, to turn a blind eye 그 사실을 알고도 눈감았어요 눈감다 → 눈감았어요 I turned a blind eye even though I knew about it.
눈길	nungil	noun	gaze, glance, eye contact 민수 씨의 눈길이 나에게 향했어요 Minsu's gaze turned toward me.
눈빛	nunbit	noun	look in one's eyes, gaze, eye expression 그 사람의 눈빛이 따뜻해요 That person has a warm look in their eyes.
눈치	nunchi	noun	social awareness, ability to read the room 친구는 눈치가 빨라서 부탁하기 전에 도와줘요 My friend picks up on things quickly and helps before I even ask.
느긋하다	neugeutada	adjective	to be relaxed, to be easygoing, to be unhurried 그 사람은 성격이 느긋해요 느긋하다 → 느긋해요 That person has an easygoing personality.
달래다	dallaeda	verb	to soothe, to comfort, to calm 우는 아이를 달래줬어요 달래다 → 달래줬어요 I soothed the crying child.
담임	damim	noun	homeroom teacher, class teacher 담임 선생님이 부모님께 연락했어요 My homeroom teacher contacted my parents.
당당하다	dangdanghada	adjective	to be confident, to be dignified, to be bold 민수 씨는 항상 당당하게 말해요 당당하다 → 당당하게 Minsu always speaks confidently.
당하다	danghada	verb	to suffer, to undergo, to experience (negative) 사기를 당해서 속상해요 당하다 → 당해서 I'm upset because I got scammed.
덕택	deoktaek	noun	thanks, owing to, benefit 친구 덕택에 취직할 수 있었어요 I was able to find a job thanks to my friend.
돌아서다	doraseoda	verb	to turn around, to turn away 화가 나서 그냥 돌아섰어요 돌아서다 → 돌아섰어요 I was angry, so I just turned away.
되돌리다	doedollida	verb	to revert, to turn back, to reverse 잘못된 결정을 되돌릴 수 없어요 되돌리다 → 되돌릴 We can't reverse the wrong decision.
두렵다	duryeopda	adjective	to be frightening, fearful, afraid 혼자 밤길을 걷는 것이 두려워요 두렵다 → 두려워요 I'm afraid to walk alone at night.
뒤따르다	dwittareuda	verb	to follow behind, to trail after 강아지가 주인을 뒤따랐어요 뒤따르다 → 뒤따랐어요 The puppy followed its owner.
든든하다	deundeunhada	adjective	to be reliable, reassuring, solid 든든한 친구가 곁에 있어서 안심돼요 든든하다 → 든든한 I feel reassured with a dependable friend by my side.
몰려들다	mollyeodeulda	verb	to crowd in, to rush in, to pour in 콘서트장에 팬들이 몰려들었어요 몰려들다 → 몰려들었어요 Fans crowded into the concert venue.
몸속	momsok	noun	inside the body, within the body 바이러스가 몸속에 들어왔어요 A virus entered my body.
못되다	motdoeda	adjective	to be bad, wicked, mean, nasty 그런 못된 행동은 하면 안 돼요 못되다 → 못된 You shouldn't behave in such a mean way.
무책임	muchaegim	noun	irresponsibility 그런 행동은 무책임해요 That kind of behavior is irresponsible.
밀리다^²	millida	verb	to be postponed, to be pushed back (a schedule) · 일정이 밀리다, 회의가 뒤로 밀리다 일정이 밀려서 걱정이에요 밀리다 → 밀려서 I'm worried because the schedule has been pushed back.
변덕스럽다	byeondeokseureopda	adjective	to be capricious, to be moody 날씨가 너무 변덕스러워요 변덕스럽다 → 변덕스러워요 The weather is so unpredictable.
본래	bollae	noun	originally, by nature 그 사람은 본래 착한 사람이에요 That person is kind by nature.
부끄러워하다	bukkeureowohada	verb	to feel embarrassed, to be ashamed 실수를 하고 나서 부끄러워했어요 부끄러워하다 → 부끄러워했어요 They felt embarrassed after making a mistake.
부정적	bujeongjeok	determiner / noun	negative, pessimistic 부정적인 생각은 도움이 안 돼요 Negative thoughts don't help.
불친절	bulchinjeol	noun	unfriendliness, unkindness 직원의 불친절한 태도에 실망했어요 I was disappointed by the employee's unfriendly attitude.
불쾌	bulkwae	noun	displeasure, discomfort 그 말을 듣고 불쾌했어요 I felt offended when I heard that.
불행	bulhaeng	noun	unhappiness, misfortune 큰 불행이 찾아왔어요 A great misfortune struck.
사랑스럽다	sarangseureopda	adjective	to be lovely, to be adorable 아기가 너무 사랑스러워요 사랑스럽다 → 사랑스러워요 The baby is so adorable.
색다르다	saekdareuda	adjective	to be different and fresh, to be novel 오늘 주문한 음식이 색달랐어요 색다르다 → 색달랐어요 The food I ordered today was something different.
서럽다	seoreopda	adjective	to be sad, to feel sorrowful 혼자 남겨져서 서러웠어요 서럽다 → 서러웠어요 I felt hurt and sad about being left alone.
소극적	sogeukjeok	관형사‧명사	passive, unassertive 소극적인 태도를 바꿔야 해요 You need to change your passive attitude.
속마음	songmaeum	noun	inner feelings, true heart 속마음을 솔직하게 말했어요 I spoke honestly about my true feelings.
솔직하다	soljikada	adjective	to be honest, to be frank 그 친구는 언제나 솔직해요 솔직하다 → 솔직해요 That friend is always honest.
수많다	sumanta	adjective	to be very many, to be numerous 수많은 사람이 광장에 모였어요 수많다 → 수많은 A huge number of people gathered in the square.
순수하다	sunsuhada	adjective	to be pure, to be innocent 아이의 눈빛이 순수해요 순수하다 → 순수해요 The child's eyes look so innocent.
쑥스럽다	ssukseureopda	adjective	to be embarrassed, to feel shy 낯선 사람 앞에서 말하기가 쑥스러웠어요 쑥스럽다 → 쑥스러웠어요 I felt shy about speaking in front of strangers.
씩씩하다	ssikssikada	adjective	to be brave, to be bold 그 아이는 정말 씩씩해요 씩씩하다 → 씩씩해요 That child is really brave.
알아주다	arajuda	verb	to recognize, to acknowledge 노력을 알아줘서 감사해요 알아주다 → 알아줘서 Thank you for recognizing my efforts.
애^¹	ae	noun	child, kid (informal) · 그 애, 애가 귀엽다 그 애가 교실에서 조용히 앉아 있어요 That child is sitting quietly in the classroom.
우습다	useupda	adjective	to be funny, to be ridiculous 그 이야기는 정말 우스워요 우습다 → 우스워요 That story is really funny.
웃기다	utgida	verb	to make someone laugh, to be funny 그 코미디언은 사람들을 잘 웃겨요 웃기다 → 웃겨요 That comedian is good at making people laugh.
원만하다	wonmanhada	adjective	to be smooth, to be harmonious 두 사람의 관계가 원만해요 원만하다 → 원만해요 The two have a harmonious relationship.
유쾌	yukwae	noun	cheerfulness, pleasantness 그 모임은 정말 유쾌했어요 That gathering was really enjoyable.
이기적	igijeok	determiner / noun	selfish, self-centered 이기적인 행동은 좋지 않아요 Selfish behavior is not good.
이외	ioe	noun	other than, besides, except 이것 이외에도 다른 방법이 있어요 There are other methods besides this one.
인물	inmul	noun	person, figure, character 역사 속 유명한 인물을 조사했어요 I researched a famous historical figure.
일시적	ilsijeok	determiner / noun	temporary, momentary 이것은 일시적인 문제예요 This is a temporary problem.
잘나다	jallada	adjective	to be talented, to be outstanding 그 학생은 정말 잘난 사람이에요 잘나다 → 잘난 That student is a really outstanding person.
적극적	jeokgeukjeok	determiner / noun	active, proactive 그 사람은 일에 적극적이에요 That person takes a proactive approach to work.
지혜롭다	jihyeropda	adjective	to be wise, full of wisdom 할머니는 정말 지혜로운 분이에요 지혜롭다 → 지혜로운 My grandmother is a very wise person.
진지하다	jinjihada	adjective	to be earnest, serious 민수 씨는 항상 진지하게 이야기해요 진지하다 → 진지하게 Minsu always speaks seriously.
친정	chinjeong	noun	wife's parents' home, maternal home 명절에 친정에 다녀왔어요 I visited my parents' home for the holiday.
평범하다	pyeongbeomhada	adjective	to be ordinary, to be average 민수 씨는 아주 평범한 사람이에요 평범하다 → 평범한 Minsu is a very ordinary person.
평화롭다	pyeonghwaropda	adjective	to be peaceful, to be tranquil 주말 오후의 공원이 평화로워요 평화롭다 → 평화로워요 The park is peaceful on weekend afternoons.
폐지	pyeji	noun	abolition, repeal 낡은 법의 폐지를 요구했어요 We called for the repeal of the outdated law.
핵심	haeksim	noun	core, key point 발표의 핵심을 먼저 말해 주세요 Please start with the key point of your presentation.
혼내다	honnaeda	verb	to scold, to discipline 선생님이 떠드는 학생을 혼냈어요 혼내다 → 혼냈어요 The teacher scolded the student who was making noise.
활동적	hwaldongjeok	determiner / noun	active, energetic 그분은 활동적인 성격이에요 That person has an energetic personality.
흘러나오다	heulleonaoda	verb	to flow out, to stream out 스피커에서 음악이 흘러나왔어요 흘러나오다 → 흘러나왔어요 Music came from the speakers.
철^²	cheol	noun	maturity, good sense (knowing right from wrong) · 철이 들다, 철이 없다 아들이 요즘 철이 들어서 집안일을 많이 도와요 My son has matured lately and helps a lot with housework.
가장^²	gajang	noun	head of the household, breadwinner · 집안의 가장 그 사람은 어린 나이에 한 집안의 가장이 됐어요 He became the head of the household at a young age.
부족^²	bujok	noun	tribe · 부족 공동체 그 섬에는 오래전부터 작은 부족이 살고 있어요 A small tribe has lived on that island for a long time.
수상^²	susang	noun	prime minister · 국가의 수상 영국 수상이 한국을 방문했어요 The British prime minister visited Korea.
자원^²	jawon	noun	volunteering, acting of one's own accord · 자원해서 하다, 자원입대 민수 씨는 자원해서 행사 안내를 맡았어요 Minsu volunteered to guide guests at the event.
임금^²	imgeum	noun	king, monarch · 임금님, 나라의 임금 옛날 이 궁궐에는 임금이 살았어요 Long ago, a king lived in this palace.
애^³	ae	noun	anxiety, distress · 애가 타다, 애를 태우다 밤늦도록 아이가 돌아오지 않아서 애가 탔어요 I was frantic with worry because my child hadn't come home even late at night.
빠지다^⁵	ppajida	verb	to be lost, to decrease (body weight) · 살이 빠지다, 체중이 빠지다 매일 걷기 운동을 했더니 살이 조금 빠졌어요 빠지다 → 빠졌어요 I lost a little weight after walking for exercise every day.

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