B1 verb Neutral

변경하다

[pjʌnɡjʌŋɦada]

To change or modify something that has already been decided or arranged, such as a time, place, or plan. Critical for rescheduling tasks in IELTS.

Examples

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1

비밀번호를 정기적으로 변경해야 합니다.

You should change your password regularly.

2

회의 장소가 변경되었음을 알려드립니다.

We inform you that the meeting location has been changed.

3

우리 계획 변경하자.

Let's change our plans.

Word Family

Noun
변경
Verb
변경하다
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Memory Tip

Byeon-gyeong (변경) - 'Byeon' like 'Bye bye' to the old version and 'Gyeong' like 'Going' to the new one.

Quick Quiz

비행기표 날짜를 ( ) 수 있을까요?

Correct!

The correct answer is: 변경할

Examples

1

비밀번호를 정기적으로 변경해야 합니다.

everyday

You should change your password regularly.

2

회의 장소가 변경되었음을 알려드립니다.

formal

We inform you that the meeting location has been changed.

3

우리 계획 변경하자.

informal

Let's change our plans.

4

기후 변화는 농작물의 재배 시기를 변경시킨다.

academic

Climate change shifts the cultivation period of crops.

5

계약 내용을 일부 변경하기로 합의했습니다.

business

We agreed to change some parts of the contract.

Word Family

Noun
변경
Verb
변경하다

Common Collocations

일정을 변경하다 to change the schedule
장소를 변경하다 to change the location
설정을 변경하다 to change the settings
갑자기 변경하다 to change suddenly
변경이 가능하다 change is possible

Common Phrases

변경 사항

changes/modified items

계획 변경

change of plan

예고 없이 변경

change without notice

Often Confused With

변경하다 vs 바꾸다

'바꾸다' is the general native Korean word for change, while '변경하다' is more formal and used for official arrangements.

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Usage Notes

Very common in professional contexts and when dealing with official appointments.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use '바꾸다' in formal letters, which is not wrong but '변경하다' is more professional for IELTS.

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Memory Tip

Byeon-gyeong (변경) - 'Byeon' like 'Bye bye' to the old version and 'Gyeong' like 'Going' to the new one.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 變更 (변경), meaning 'to change and replace'.

Grammar Patterns

~을/를 ~으로 변경하다 ~이/가 변경되다
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Cultural Context

Koreans are generally flexible with '변경' if there is a valid reason, but punctuality is still highly valued.

Quick Quiz

비행기표 날짜를 ( ) 수 있을까요?

Correct!

The correct answer is: 변경할

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