결함
Meaning: defect; flaw; fault
What does 결함 mean?
결함 [gyeolham] is a noun meaning "defect; flaw; fault". 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 결함 [gyeolham] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
온라인 쇼핑몰에서 구매한 전자 제품에 심각한 결함이 발견됨에 따라 소비자가 환불을 요청하였다.
After a serious defect was discovered in an electronic product purchased from an online shopping mall, the consumer requested a refund.
📚 From 법률, 계약
How to Use 결함 in Conversation
As a noun, 결함 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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