🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

콘크리트

Pronunciation / Transliteration: konkeuriteu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Béton/be.tɔ̃/
nounCEFR A2 (Elementary)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"콘크리트는 많은 건물의 건설에 사용됩니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A strong, hard building material made by mixing cement, sand, and gravel with water.

    "The construction workers poured the béton to create a solid foundation for the building."
  2. 2

    Concrete used in construction, especially in large quantities.

    "The bridge was constructed using reinforced béton to ensure its durability."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'béton' originates from the French language, derived from the Latin 'betonem', which means 'to beat' or 'to mix'. It evolved in the 19th century to refer specifically to the construction material made from a mixture of cement, water, and aggregates.

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