원작
Meaning: the original work
What does 원작 mean?
원작 [wonjag] is a noun meaning "the original work". 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 (2)
Here are real-life sentences where 원작 [wonjag] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
그러나 일부 관객은 원작의 정수가 훼손되었다며 아쉬움을 표현하기도 하였습니다.
However, some audience members expressed disappointment, saying the essence of the original was damaged.
📚 From Literature & Arts
문학 번역에서 가장 어려운 점은 원작의 문화적 맥락을 어떻게 전달하느냐 하는 것입니다.
The most difficult aspect of literary translation is how to convey the cultural context of the original work.
📚 From Literature & Arts
How to Use 원작 in Conversation
As a noun, 원작 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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