구매하다
To acquire something by paying money for it. It is a more formal and academic term for 'to buy'.
Examples
3 of 5제품을 구매하시기 전에 약관을 확인하세요.
Please check the terms and conditions before purchasing the product.
충동구매를 줄이는 것이 가계 경제에 도움이 됩니다.
Reducing impulse buying helps the household economy.
대량으로 구매하면 할인을 받을 수 있다.
You can get a discount if you purchase in bulk.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Gu (Obtain) + Mae (Buy). Formal way of obtaining by buying.
Quick Quiz
인터넷 쇼핑몰에서 필요한 물건을 ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 구매했다
Examples
제품을 구매하시기 전에 약관을 확인하세요.
formalPlease check the terms and conditions before purchasing the product.
충동구매를 줄이는 것이 가계 경제에 도움이 됩니다.
academicReducing impulse buying helps the household economy.
대량으로 구매하면 할인을 받을 수 있다.
businessYou can get a discount if you purchase in bulk.
새로 나온 노트북을 구매하고 싶어요.
everydayI want to purchase the newly released laptop.
나 이거 어제 구매했어.
informalI bought this yesterday.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
구매력이 높다
to have high purchasing power
직접 구매하다
to purchase directly
공동 구매
group buying
Often Confused With
Sada is common/everyday; Gumaehada is formal/business/academic.
Usage Notes
Use 'Gumaehada' instead of 'Sada' in IELTS Writing to sound more academic.
Common Mistakes
Avoid overusing 'Sada' in formal reports.
Memory Tip
Gu (Obtain) + Mae (Buy). Formal way of obtaining by buying.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean '購買-'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Reflected in the trend of 'Jikgu' (direct overseas purchase) in Korea.
Quick Quiz
인터넷 쇼핑몰에서 필요한 물건을 ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 구매했다
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