Nuance Dictionary / Titles & Hierarchy
을(의 입장) eul-ui-ip-jang
The weaker, submissive side in a power dynamic who must endure unfairness
What does 을(의 입장) mean?
을(의 입장) (eul-ui-ip-jang) means: The weaker, submissive side in a power dynamic who must endure unfairness.
The tragic opposite of Gap. The one who has to smile while being treated poorly.
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How it's actually used
- 우린 하청 업체라 늘 을의 입장에서 참아야 할 때가 많아요.
Urin hacheong eopchela neul eureui ipjaseo chamaya hal ttaega manayo.
We're a subcontractor, so there are many times we just have to endure things from the weaker position.
💡 Used to express frustration at being powerless in a business contract. - 고객사 눈치 보느라 을의 비애를 온몸으로 느끼는 중이야.
Gogaeksa nunchi boneura eureui biaereul onmomeuro neukineun jungiya.
I'm feeling the sorrow of the underdogs firsthand while trying not to upset the client company.
💡 Highlights the helplessness of being subordinate in a negotiation. - 회사에서 계약을 따내려면 어쩔 수 없이 항상 을의 입장에서 참아야 할 때가 많아요.
hoesa-eseo gyeyageul ttaneryeomyeon eojjeol su eopsi hangsang eul-ui ips-eseo chamaya hal ttaega man-ayo.
To win a contract at work, there are many times when you inevitably have to endure things from the weaker party's standpoint.
💡 Describes the helpless feeling of being at a disadvantage.