B1 verb Formal

선발하다

sʌn.bal.ɦa.da

To select or pick out the best or most suitable people or things from a larger group, often through a formal process like a test or interview.

Examples

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1

국가대표 선수를 선발하기 위한 대회가 열렸다.

A competition was held to select national team athletes.

2

엄격한 심사를 통해 장학생을 선발할 예정입니다.

We plan to select scholarship students through a strict screening process.

3

이번에 누가 선발됐어?

Who got selected this time?

Word Family

Noun
선발
Verb
선발하다
Adjective
선발된
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Memory Tip

선 (select) + 발 (pick up). Imagine selecting the best 'stars' (선).

Quick Quiz

우리 대학교는 성적이 우수한 학생을 장학생으로 ____.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 선발한다

Examples

1

국가대표 선수를 선발하기 위한 대회가 열렸다.

everyday

A competition was held to select national team athletes.

2

엄격한 심사를 통해 장학생을 선발할 예정입니다.

formal

We plan to select scholarship students through a strict screening process.

3

이번에 누가 선발됐어?

informal

Who got selected this time?

4

대학은 성적뿐만 아니라 인성도 고려하여 학생을 선발한다.

academic

Universities select students considering not only grades but also character.

5

프로젝트 팀원을 신중하게 선발해야 합니다.

business

We must carefully select the project team members.

Word Family

Noun
선발
Verb
선발하다
Adjective
선발된

Common Collocations

인재를 선발하다 to select talented people
장학생을 선발하다 to select scholarship students
선발 기준 selection criteria
선발 과정 selection process
직원을 선발하다 to select employees

Common Phrases

공개 선발

open selection

우선 선발

priority selection

최종 선발

final selection

Often Confused With

선발하다 vs 뽑다

'뽑다' is more casual; '선발하다' implies a formal, competitive process.

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Usage Notes

Common in IELTS topics regarding education and employment.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse with '선택하다' (to choose), which is more general and doesn't always imply a competitive screening.

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Memory Tip

선 (select) + 발 (pick up). Imagine selecting the best 'stars' (선).

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 選拔 (選: choose, 拔: pull out).

Grammar Patterns

~로 선발되다 ~을 선발하다
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Cultural Context

In Korea, public officials are selected through rigorous 'Gong-chae' (open recruitment) exams.

Quick Quiz

우리 대학교는 성적이 우수한 학생을 장학생으로 ____.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 선발한다

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