준비하다
To make something ready for use or consideration. It is a fundamental word for discussing exams, travel, or meetings.
Examples
3 of 5저녁 식사를 준비하고 있어요.
I am preparing dinner.
발표 자료를 철저히 준비해 주십시오.
Please prepare the presentation materials thoroughly.
나 갈 준비 다 됐어.
I'm all ready to go.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Jun-bi sounds like 'June-be' ready for summer.
Quick Quiz
여행 가기 전에 짐을 ( )야 합니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 준비해
Examples
저녁 식사를 준비하고 있어요.
everydayI am preparing dinner.
발표 자료를 철저히 준비해 주십시오.
formalPlease prepare the presentation materials thoroughly.
나 갈 준비 다 됐어.
informalI'm all ready to go.
고령화 사회에 대비하여 노후를 준비해야 한다.
academicOne must prepare for old age in preparation for an aging society.
새로운 프로젝트를 준비 중입니다.
businessWe are in the middle of preparing a new project.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
준비 운동
warm-up exercise
준비물
supplies/required items
준비가 되다
to be ready
Often Confused With
'준비하다' is general preparation, while '대비하다' implies preparing for a specific possible problem or crisis.
Usage Notes
Very common for daily routines and academic planning.
Common Mistakes
Often used without an object; ensure you specify what you are preparing if it's not clear.
Memory Tip
Jun-bi sounds like 'June-be' ready for summer.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 準備 (준비), meaning 'standard' and 'to prepare'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
여행 가기 전에 짐을 ( )야 합니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 준비해
Related Grammar Rules
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수준
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근거
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성취
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전공
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지식
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우수하다
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