sake — purpose or benefit; used in phrases like 'for the sake of'
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: purpose or benefit; used in phrases like 'for the sake of'
Pronunciation (IPA): /seɪk/
Korean meaning: 목적, 이익; '~을 위해서'라는 의미로 사용
Korean pronunciation: 세이크 (강세: 세이크)
Example Sentences
- For goodness' sake, please stop singing in the shower at 6 AM!
- He stayed late at work for his family's sake.
- For art's sake, she painted her cat's nails rainbow colors.
sake
NOUN//seɪk//
purpose or benefit; used in phrases like 'for the sake of'
purpose or benefit; used in phrases like 'for the sake of'
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For her child's sake, she'll wake to make art.
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Origin
고대 영어 'sacu'에서 유래되어 '논쟁, 소송'을 의미했으나, 시간이 지나면서 '목적, 이익'의 의미로 발전했습니다. 일본의 사케(술)와는 완전히 다른 어원을 가지고 있어요.
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“For goodness' sake, please stop singing in the shower at 6 AM!”
“He stayed late at work for his family's sake.”
“For art's sake, she painted her cat's nails rainbow colors.”
“They moved to the countryside for the sake of peace and quiet.”
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