신청하다
To apply for a program, service, or membership formally.
Examples
3 of 5나 어제 헬스장 신청했어.
I signed up for the gym yesterday.
장학금을 신청하려면 서류가 필요합니다.
Documents are needed to apply for a scholarship.
너도 그 수업 신청할 거야?
Are you going to sign up for that class too?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Shin-Cheong sounds like 'Sign-Change'—signing up to change your status.
Quick Quiz
대학교 홈페이지에서 장학금을 ( ) 수 있습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 신청할
Examples
나 어제 헬스장 신청했어.
everydayI signed up for the gym yesterday.
장학금을 신청하려면 서류가 필요합니다.
formalDocuments are needed to apply for a scholarship.
너도 그 수업 신청할 거야?
informalAre you going to sign up for that class too?
연구비 지원을 신청하기 위해 제안서를 작성했다.
academicI wrote a proposal to apply for research funding.
휴가를 신청하려면 미리 말씀해 주세요.
businessPlease let us know in advance to apply for a leave.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
신청 기간
application period
신청 방법
how to apply
수강 신청
course registration
Often Confused With
'지원하다' is usually for jobs or volunteering, while '신청하다' is for services, programs, or documents.
Usage Notes
Very common in university contexts for '수강 신청' (course registration).
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '지원하다' for everything, but '신청하다' is more for administrative processes.
Memory Tip
Shin-Cheong sounds like 'Sign-Change'—signing up to change your status.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 申請 (신청), meaning to state and request.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Korea, '수강 신청' is famously competitive and often referred to as a 'war' (수강 신청 전쟁).
Quick Quiz
대학교 홈페이지에서 장학금을 ( ) 수 있습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 신청할
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