개발하다
To create or improve something (such as a product, technology, or skill) over a period of time; to develop land or resources.
Examples
3 of 5회사는 신제품을 개발하는 데 주력하고 있다.
The company is focusing on developing new products.
자신의 능력을 개발하는 것은 인생에서 중요하다.
Developing one's abilities is important in life.
정부는 낙후된 지역을 개발하기로 결정했다.
The government decided to develop the underdeveloped areas.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Gae-bal: 'Gae' (open) + 'Bal' (foot/start). Opening up a new path to start.
Quick Quiz
지속 가능한 에너지를 ( )하는 것이 시급하다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 개발
Examples
회사는 신제품을 개발하는 데 주력하고 있다.
businessThe company is focusing on developing new products.
자신의 능력을 개발하는 것은 인생에서 중요하다.
everydayDeveloping one's abilities is important in life.
정부는 낙후된 지역을 개발하기로 결정했다.
formalThe government decided to develop the underdeveloped areas.
이 소프트웨어는 국내 기술로 개발되었다.
academicThis software was developed with domestic technology.
너 요즘 새로운 앱 개발한다며?
informalI heard you're developing a new app these days?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
자기 개발
self-development
개발 도상국
developing country
연구 개발 (R&D)
research and development
Often Confused With
'개발하다' is used for physical resources, technology, or broad economic development. '계발하다' is specifically for developing human potential, talents, or inner wisdom.
Usage Notes
Very common in IELTS topics related to Economy, Technology, and Education.
Common Mistakes
Confusing '개발' with '발달' (natural growth/development).
Memory Tip
Gae-bal: 'Gae' (open) + 'Bal' (foot/start). Opening up a new path to start.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 開 (to open) and 發 (to issue/start).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
지속 가능한 에너지를 ( )하는 것이 시급하다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 개발
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최적화
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