레버리지
rebeoriji
The English verb leverage can be translated into Korean using the loanword 레버리지 (rebeoriji).
The term 레버리지 is used to express the concept of using, exploiting or taking full advantage of something. In professional or business contexts, you might also use the native Korean verbs 이용하다 or 활용하다 to convey this meaning.
Meaning: use, exploit, take full advantage of (verb)
Which one should you use?
While 레버리지 is a direct loanword, 이용하다 and 활용하다 are native Korean verbs used to mean leverage. Additionally, 써먹다 is a more casual way to express the concept.
How do you pronounce it?
rebeoriji
Did you know?
- If you are talking about leveraging a person's influence or power, Koreans might use the word 이용하다 (iyonghada) in a way that sounds more predatory than in English. In English, 'leveraging a connection' sounds neutral, but in Korean, it can imply 'exploiting' them.
- While 레버리지 is used in finance, the native word 지렛대 (jiretdae) refers to the physical lever used in physics or mechanical contexts. In everyday conversation, using the loanword makes you sound like a finance professional rather than a laborer.
- In Korean business culture, using the loanword 레버리지 can be a way to sound 'global' or highly modern. It is frequently seen in startup pitch decks and marketing materials to signal an international business mindset.
Examples in context
- 회사의 역량을 최대한 이용하여 긍정적인 결과를 얻었어요.By leveraging the company's capabilities to the fullest, we achieved positive results.
- 정부는 투자를 유치하기 위해 다양한 방안을 이용합니다.The government leverages various approaches to attract investments.
- 이 아이템을 써먹으면 더 큰 이점을 얻을 수 있어.If you leverage this item, you can gain a bigger advantage.
- 너의 능력을 써먹어서 좋은 결과를 얻을 수 있을 거야.You can achieve good results by leveraging your abilities.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a new marketing strategy.
- 수빈 Su-bin우리 소셜 미디어를 더 레버리지 해야 해요.uri sosyeol midieo-reul deo rebeoriji hae-ya hae-yo.We need to leverage social media more.
- 지훈 Ji-hun좋은 생각이에요. 어떻게 할까요?joeun saenggak-ieyo. eotteoke halkkayo?That is a good idea. How should we do it?
- 수빈 Su-bin짧은 영상 콘텐츠를 많이 활용해 봐요.jjalbeun yeongsang kontencheu-reul mani hwal-yong-hae bwayo.Let's try using a lot of short-form video content.
- 지훈 Ji-hun알겠습니다. 바로 계획을 세울게요.algetseumnida. baro gye-hoeg-eul se-ulgeyo.I understand. I will make a plan right away.
