B1 verb Neutral

추가하다

/t͡ɕʰuɡa̠ɦa̠da̠/

To put something else with what is already there to increase the size, number, or amount. Used when adding information or features.

Examples

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1

반찬 좀 더 추가해 주실 수 있나요?

Could we add some more side dishes?

2

기존 계약서에 새로운 조항을 추가하겠습니다.

We will add a new clause to the existing contract.

3

나도 단톡방에 추가해 줘.

Add me to the group chat too.

Word Family

Noun
추가
Verb
추가하다
Adverb
추가로
Adjective
추가적인
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Chu-Ga' — 'Chew more' and 'Go add' some food.

Quick Quiz

이메일에 사진을 ____.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 추가했다

Examples

1

반찬 좀 더 추가해 주실 수 있나요?

everyday

Could we add some more side dishes?

2

기존 계약서에 새로운 조항을 추가하겠습니다.

formal

We will add a new clause to the existing contract.

3

나도 단톡방에 추가해 줘.

informal

Add me to the group chat too.

4

연구원은 보고서에 새로운 데이터를 추가하였다.

academic

The researcher added new data to the report.

5

소프트웨어 업데이트를 통해 신기능을 추가했습니다.

business

We added new features through a software update.

Word Family

Noun
추가
Verb
추가하다
Adverb
추가로
Adjective
추가적인

Common Collocations

기능을 추가하다 to add a function
내용을 추가하다 to add content
비용을 추가하다 to add costs
인원을 추가하다 to add personnel
옵션을 추가하다 to add an option

Common Phrases

추가 비용

additional cost

추가 주문

additional order

추가 모집

additional recruitment

Often Confused With

추가하다 vs 첨부하다

Specifically for 'attaching' files or documents; '추가' is general adding.

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Usage Notes

Very common in restaurant, shopping, and academic editing contexts.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse with '축하하다' (to congratulate).

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Chu-Ga' — 'Chew more' and 'Go add' some food.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 追加 (추가).

Grammar Patterns

~을/를 추가하다 추가로 ~하다
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Cultural Context

In Korean restaurants, '추가' (adding more) is very common for side dishes (banchan).

Quick Quiz

이메일에 사진을 ____.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 추가했다

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