B2 verb Neutral

개발하다

/kɛ.bal.ɦa.da/

To create or improve something (such as a product, technology, or skill) over a period of time; to develop land or resources.

Examples

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1

회사는 신제품을 개발하는 데 주력하고 있다.

The company is focusing on developing new products.

2

자신의 능력을 개발하는 것은 인생에서 중요하다.

Developing one's abilities is important in life.

3

정부는 낙후된 지역을 개발하기로 결정했다.

The government decided to develop the underdeveloped areas.

Word Family

Noun
개발
Verb
개발하다
Adjective
개발된
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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

1

회사는 신제품을 개발하는 데 주력하고 있다.

business

The company is focusing on developing new products.

2

자신의 능력을 개발하는 것은 인생에서 중요하다.

everyday

Developing one's abilities is important in life.

3

정부는 낙후된 지역을 개발하기로 결정했다.

formal

The government decided to develop the underdeveloped areas.

4

이 소프트웨어는 국내 기술로 개발되었다.

academic

This software was developed with domestic technology.

5

너 요즘 새로운 앱 개발한다며?

informal

I heard you're developing a new app these days?

Word Family

Noun
개발
Verb
개발하다
Adjective
개발된

Common Collocations

신제품을 개발하다 to develop a new product
기술을 개발하다 to develop technology
재능을 개발하다 to develop talent
프로그램을 개발하다 to develop a program
자원을 개발하다 to develop resources

Common Phrases

자기 개발

self-development

개발 도상국

developing country

연구 개발 (R&D)

research and development

Often Confused With

개발하다 vs 계발하다

'개발하다' is used for physical resources, technology, or broad economic development. '계발하다' is specifically for developing human potential, talents, or inner wisdom.

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Usage Notes

Very common in IELTS topics related to Economy, Technology, and Education.

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Common Mistakes

Confusing '개발' with '발달' (natural growth/development).

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Memory Tip

Gae-bal: 'Gae' (open) + 'Bal' (foot/start). Opening up a new path to start.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 開 (to open) and 發 (to issue/start).

Grammar Patterns

~을/를 개발하다 ~에 의해 개발되다

Quick Quiz

지속 가능한 에너지를 ( )하는 것이 시급하다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 개발

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