전망

jeon-mang
nounIntermediate
general

A view or outlook, often referring to a future perspective or expectation.

해변에서 아름다운 전망을 즐겼다.

We enjoyed a beautiful view from the beach.

경제 전망이 긍정적이다.

The economic outlook is positive.

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Can refer to both physical views and future expectations.

💰Finance
formal

A forecast or prediction, especially in economic or business contexts.

전문가들은 내년 전망을 발표했습니다.

Experts have released their forecast for next year.

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Often used in financial or business reports.

Collocations

전망이 밝다to have a bright prospect전망을 내다보다to look out over a view

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Related Phrases

전망이 밝다phrase
to have a bright future
전망을 내다보다phrase
to look out over a view

💡Pro Tip

Literal vs. Figurative Use

Remember that '전망' can refer to both a physical view and a future expectation, depending on context.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

In business or economic contexts, '전망' often means 'forecast' or 'outlook'.

📖Word Origin

Derived from Chinese characters 전 (展, 'to spread') and 망 (望, 'to look at'), originally meaning 'to look out over a wide area' or 'to have a broad view'.

📝Usage Notes

Can be used both literally (physical view) and figuratively (future expectations).

Word Breakdown

to spread
root
+
to look at
root
한영사전