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🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

경고 신호

Native Script:한국어 한글

Pronunciation / Transliteration: gyeong-go sin-ho

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Red flag/ˌred ˈflæɡ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #2450 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그의 말투에서 명백한 경고 신호가 느껴졌다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A warning sign or indicator that indicates a problem, danger, or suspicious circumstance.

    "Ignoring early financial red flags can lead to severe business losses later."
  2. 2

    A subtle behavioral cue in interpersonal relationships that suggests potential toxicity or incompatibility.

    "Being overly critical on a first date is a major red flag for a future relationship."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Originating in the 17th century as a maritime symbol of defiance or battle, the red flag transitioned into political symbolism representing socialism or revolution by the 18th century. In modern contemporary usage, it has evolved metaphorically to denote a clear warning sign or indicator of danger, trouble, or a severe problem.

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