B2 verb Neutral

적용하다

/tɕʌkjoŋhada/

To apply a rule, theory, or technology to a specific situation or case to achieve a result.

Examples

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1

배운 내용을 일상생활에 적용해 보세요.

Try applying what you've learned to daily life.

2

새로운 규정은 다음 달부터 적용됩니다.

The new regulations will be applied from next month.

3

이 법은 나한테 적용 안 돼.

This law doesn't apply to me.

Word Family

Noun
적용
Verb
적용하다
Adjective
적용 가능한
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Memory Tip

Jeok-yong sounds like 'Jogging' - applying your energy to run.

Quick Quiz

기업들은 업무 효율을 높이기 위해 인공지능 기술을 ____ 시작했다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 적용하기

Examples

1

배운 내용을 일상생활에 적용해 보세요.

everyday

Try applying what you've learned to daily life.

2

새로운 규정은 다음 달부터 적용됩니다.

formal

The new regulations will be applied from next month.

3

이 법은 나한테 적용 안 돼.

informal

This law doesn't apply to me.

4

연구 모델을 다양한 분야에 적용할 수 있다.

academic

The research model can be applied to various fields.

5

할인 코드를 적용하면 가격이 내려갑니다.

business

The price goes down if you apply the discount code.

Word Family

Noun
적용
Verb
적용하다
Adjective
적용 가능한

Common Collocations

기술을 적용하다 to apply technology
법을 적용하다 to apply the law
이론을 적용하다 to apply a theory
기준을 적용하다 to apply criteria
방법을 적용하다 to apply a method

Common Phrases

적용 범위

scope of application

적용 대상

target of application

순차적 적용

sequential application

Often Confused With

적용하다 vs 응용하다

'적용하다' is simply putting something to use, while '응용하다' implies adapting or modifying it for a new purpose.

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Usage Notes

Vital in IELTS Writing Task 1/2 when describing how policies or scientific methods are put into practice.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse with '사용하다' (to use objects). '적용하다' is for theories, rules, or systems.

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Memory Tip

Jeok-yong sounds like 'Jogging' - applying your energy to run.

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Word Origin

From Hanja 適用 (to suit + to use).

Grammar Patterns

-에 적용하다 -을/를 적용하다

Quick Quiz

기업들은 업무 효율을 높이기 위해 인공지능 기술을 ____ 시작했다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 적용하기

More technology words

보급하다

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To spread or distribute something widely among the public, such as technology, products, or ideas. It often refers to the popularization of a new innovation.

가속화하다

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융합

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The process of combining two or more different things to form a new whole. It is frequently used in modern contexts like tech-convergence or interdisciplinary studies.

보급

B2

The act of spreading, distributing, or popularizing something among the general public, such as technology, information, or goods.

획기적

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Describing something that is groundbreaking, epoch-making, or revolutionary. It marks a significant turning point or a new era in a field.

상용화되다

B2

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정교하다

B2

To be exquisite, sophisticated, or elaborate. It refers to something made with great skill and attention to detail, or a theory/system that is very logical and precise.

고안하다

B2

To devise, design, or invent a new plan, method, or machine by thinking deeply.

직관적

B2

Using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning; instinctive and easy to understand immediately.

구현하다

B2

To realize or embody an idea, plan, or thought into a concrete form or system. Often used in technical and philosophical contexts.

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