고장
Meaning: malfunction; breakdown
What does 고장 mean?
고장 [gojang] is a noun meaning "malfunction; breakdown". It is rated A2 on the CEFR scale, which means elementary — common in daily conversation. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
Example Sentences (1)
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How to Use 고장 in Conversation
As a noun, 고장 can be the subject (with 이/가 particle) or object (with 을/를) of a sentence. Korean nouns do not change form for number or gender, so the same word covers singular and plural. Pay attention to the particle that follows — it shifts the entire meaning of the sentence.
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