사다
To acquire something by paying money for it. This is the primary verb for shopping and transactions.
Examples
3 of 5사과를 세 개 샀어요.
I bought three apples.
무엇을 사시겠습니까?
What would you like to buy?
나 이거 사고 싶어!
I want to buy this!
Word Family
Memory Tip
Sada: 'Buy' sounds like 'Bye' money, and 'Sada' sounds like 'Sad' because you have no money left.
Quick Quiz
백화점에서 옷___ 사요.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 을
Examples
사과를 세 개 샀어요.
everydayI bought three apples.
무엇을 사시겠습니까?
formalWhat would you like to buy?
나 이거 사고 싶어!
informalI want to buy this!
필요한 물품을 삽니다.
academicWe buy necessary supplies.
재료를 싸게 샀습니다.
businessWe bought the materials cheaply.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
어디서 샀어요?
Where did you buy it?
비싸게 샀어요
I bought it at a high price
제가 살게요
I will buy it (I'll treat you)
Often Confused With
Sada is to buy, while palda is to sell.
Usage Notes
Can also be used in the context of treating someone to a meal (e.g., 밥을 사다).
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '사다' (to buy) with '자다' (to sleep) due to similar sounds.
Memory Tip
Sada: 'Buy' sounds like 'Bye' money, and 'Sada' sounds like 'Sad' because you have no money left.
Word Origin
Native Korean word.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Korea, the person who invites others usually 'sada' (buys) the meal.
Quick Quiz
백화점에서 옷___ 사요.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 을
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