to be conscious of vs consciousness in Korean
의식하다vs의식
의식하다to be conscious of
의식하다 means to notice something and keep it in your mind while you act. You can use it for things like other people, time, price, health, or danger. It often shows that something affects your behavior because you are aware of it.
When to use to be conscious of
의식consciousness
의식 means consciousness: the state of being awake and able to notice and respond to things around you. It is often used when someone faints, wakes up, or when people check if a person can respond. You will often hear it in phrases like lose consciousness, regain consciousness, or be conscious.
When to use consciousnessHow they differ
to be conscious of (의식하다) and consciousness (의식) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “to be conscious of” when 의식하다 means to notice something and keep it in your mind while you act. You can use it for things like other people, time, price, health,… Use “consciousness” when 의식 means consciousness: the state of being awake and able to notice and respond to things around you. It is often used when someone faint…