과반수
Meaning: majority; over half
What does 과반수 mean?
과반수 [gwabansu] is a noun meaning "majority; over half". It is rated B2 on the CEFR scale, which means upper-intermediate — appears in news and discussion. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
Example Sentences (1)
Here are real-life sentences where 과반수 [gwabansu] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
법안 통과를 위해서는 재적 의원 과반수의 출석과 출석 의원 과반수의 찬성이 필요합니다.
To pass the bill, a majority of registered members must be present and a majority of present members must vote in favor.
📚 From Politics & Economy
How to Use 과반수 in Conversation
As a noun, 과반수 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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