TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [어휘] 1–5 (12/6/2025) – braun strowman

정답: A. 강합니다

How to solve: The sentence describes Braun Strowman. He is a professional wrestler known for his incredible strength. The question asks to choose the word that best describes him. The Korean word for 'strong' is '강하다'. In the formal polite form, it is '강합니다'. Therefore, A is the correct answer.

A — '강합니다' means 'is strong'. This accurately describes Braun Strowman's main characteristic.

B — '약합니다' means 'is weak'. This is the opposite of Braun Strowman.

C — '조용합니다' means 'is quiet'. This is the opposite of his loud and intimidating personality.

D — '작습니다' means 'is small'. This is the opposite of his large physical size.

정답: B. 선수

How to solve: The sentence states 'Braun Strowman is a wrestling ______.'. This question asks for his profession. Braun Strowman is a professional wrestler, which is a type of athlete. The Korean word for 'athlete' or 'player' is '선수'.

A — '의사' means 'doctor'. This is incorrect.

B — '선수' means 'athlete'. This is the correct profession.

C — '가수' means 'singer'. This is incorrect.

D — '학생' means 'student'. This is incorrect.

정답: C. 듭니다

How to solve: The sentence says 'He ______ a heavy car in the match.'. This refers to one of his famous feats of strength. The verb that means 'to lift' is '들다'. The formal polite present tense form is '듭니다'. Braun Strowman is famous for lifting heavy objects like cars.

A — '삽니다' means 'buys'. He does not buy a car during a match.

B — '만듭니다' means 'makes'. He does not make a car.

C — '듭니다' means 'lifts'. This correctly describes his action.

D — '읽습니다' means 'reads'. This action is impossible to perform on a car.

정답: D. 괴물

How to solve: The sentence translates to 'His nickname is 'The ______ Among Men'.'. Braun Strowman's famous nickname is 'The Monster Among Men'. The Korean word for 'monster' is '괴물'. Therefore, D is the correct answer.

A — '천사' means 'angel'. This is the opposite of his nickname.

B — '요리사' means 'cook' or 'chef'. This is incorrect.

C — '어린이' means 'child'. This is incorrect and contradicts his image.

D — '괴물' means 'monster'. This is the correct word for his nickname.

정답: B. 크게

How to solve: The sentence is 'Braun Strowman always shouts ______.'. It asks how he shouts. He is known for his loud roar. The Korean adverb for 'loudly' is '크게'.

A — '작게' means 'quietly'. This is the opposite of how he shouts.

B — '크게' means 'loudly'. This correctly describes his signature roar.

C — '슬프게' means 'sadly'. He shouts aggressively, not sadly.

D — '맛있게' means 'deliciously'. This adverb is related to food and does not fit the context of shouting.