B1 noun intermediate

이상

[isang]

Meaning: or more, above

What does 이상 mean?

이상 [isang] is a noun meaning "or more, above". It is rated B1 on the CEFR scale, which means intermediate — used in social and travel situations. 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 이상 in Conversation

As a noun, 이상 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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