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To rest in a state of sleep. It is the standard verb for sleeping in Korean.

"밤에 잠을 푹 자야 합니다."

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To consume food or drink. It is one of the most essential verbs for survival and daily activity.

"저는 아침 식사를 먹습니다."

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To wash or clean a part of the body or an object using water.

"외출 후에 손을 씻어요."

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To clean a room, house, or specific area by removing dust and trash.

"토요일에 방을 청소합니다."

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To prepare and cook food by applying heat or mixing ingredients.

"어머니가 주방에서 요리하십니다."

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To work or perform a task, usually at a job for payment or as a responsibility.

"저는 회사에서 일합니다."

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To study or learn a specific subject through reading, practice, or instruction.

"도서관에서 한국어를 공부합니다."

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To engage in physical exercise or sports for health and fitness.

"공원에서 매일 운동합니다."

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To wash the body using a shower. It is a very common daily routine word.

"아침에 일어나서 샤워합니다."

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To move from the current location to another place. It is used for commuting, traveling, or general movement away from the speaker.

"학교에 가요."

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To move toward the place where the speaker is. It is also used to describe weather phenomena like rain or snow falling.

"친구가 우리 집에 와요."

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To take a rest, relax, or stop working/moving to regain energy. It can also mean to breathe.

"주말에는 집에서 쉽니다."

noun

The early part of the day; also commonly used to mean breakfast.

"아침에 커피를 마셔요."

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To do schoolwork or assignments assigned by a teacher to be done at home.

"도서관에서 숙제해요."

noun

The middle part of the day (noon/afternoon) or the meal eaten during that time (lunch).

"친구와 점심을 먹어요."

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The time between afternoon and night (evening) or the meal eaten during that time (dinner).

"저녁에 가족과 밥을 먹어요."

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To drink or swallow liquid. It can also refer to breathing in air.

"커피를 마시고 있어요."

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To communicate with someone using a telephone or smartphone. It is a fundamental daily activity for maintaining social and professional relationships.

"어머니에게 전화해요."

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To come together with someone at a specific place or time. It is used for both planned appointments and accidental encounters.

"카페에서 친구를 만나요."

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To stay in one place or delay action until a particular time or event occurs. It is commonly used for transport, people, or news.

"정류장에서 버스를 기다려요."

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To speak or converse with others to exchange information or feelings. It is often shortened to '얘기하다' in casual speech.

"친구와 이야기해요."

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To perceive sound through the ears or to pay attention to what someone is saying. It also means to take a course or listen to music.

"음악을 들어요."

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To perceive with the eyes or watch something like a movie or TV. It can also mean to take an exam or to meet someone.

"영화를 봐요."

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To look at and comprehend the meaning of written or printed matter. It is a key verb for study and leisure.

"책을 읽어요."

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To record words or characters on paper or a screen. It also commonly means 'to use' or 'to wear' (for hats/glasses).

"공책에 이름을 써요."

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To acquire something by paying money for it. This is the primary verb for shopping and transactions.

"마트에서 우유를 사요."

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To gain knowledge or skill in a subject or activity through study, experience, or being taught.

"한국어를 배워요."

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To board or use a vehicle or means of transportation.

"버스 정류장에서 버스를 타요."

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To know or be aware of a fact, person, or information.

"그 사람을 알아요."

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To speak, talk, or tell something to someone.

"한국어로 말해요."

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To live in a certain place or to be alive.

"저는 서울에 살아요."

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To create or produce something by combining materials or putting parts together. Used for cooking, crafting, or making friends.

"비빔밥을 만들어요."

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To examine something in detail to understand its nature or structure. In an academic context, it refers to breaking down complex information into smaller parts to interpret data or theories.

"연구원들은 수집된 데이터를 철저히 분석하고 있다."

noun

The power or effect that something has on another person, thing, or situation. It is a core concept in academic writing when discussing cause and effect.

"환경 오염은 생태계에 큰 영향을 미친다."

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A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question. Used frequently to describe social or natural occurrences.

"도시 집중 현상은 여러 사회 문제를 야기한다."

verb

To wake up or get out of bed. It also refers to standing up from a sitting or lying position.

"저는 아침 7시에 일어납니다."