축적하다
To accumulate or build up a large amount of something over a period of time, such as wealth, knowledge, or experience.
Examples
3 of 5기업은 기술력을 축적하여 경쟁력을 강화해야 한다.
Companies must accumulate technological power to strengthen competitiveness.
대기 중에 탄소가 축적되는 것이 온난화의 주범이다.
The accumulation of carbon in the atmosphere is the main culprit of global warming.
어릴 때부터 좋은 습관을 축적하는 것이 중요하다.
It is important to accumulate good habits from a young age.
Word Family
Memory Tip
CHUK (pile up) - JUK (pile up). Double the piling!
Quick Quiz
성공적인 연구를 위해서는 수년간의 데이터 ____이 필수적이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 축적
Examples
기업은 기술력을 축적하여 경쟁력을 강화해야 한다.
businessCompanies must accumulate technological power to strengthen competitiveness.
대기 중에 탄소가 축적되는 것이 온난화의 주범이다.
academicThe accumulation of carbon in the atmosphere is the main culprit of global warming.
어릴 때부터 좋은 습관을 축적하는 것이 중요하다.
everydayIt is important to accumulate good habits from a young age.
부당하게 부를 축적한 사람들에 대한 조사가 시작되었다.
formalAn investigation has begun into people who unfairly accumulated wealth.
경험을 많이 축적해 두면 나중에 다 도움이 될 거야.
informalIf you accumulate a lot of experience, it will all be helpful later.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
노하우를 축적하다
to accumulate know-how
부의 축적
accumulation of wealth
실력을 축적하다
to build up one's ability
Often Confused With
저축하다 is specifically for saving money in a bank, while 축적하다 is for accumulating various abstract or physical things.
Usage Notes
Common in academic texts describing biological processes or economic growth.
Common Mistakes
Don't use for small, one-time collections; use '모으다' instead.
Memory Tip
CHUK (pile up) - JUK (pile up). Double the piling!
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 蓄積 (축적).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
성공적인 연구를 위해서는 수년간의 데이터 ____이 필수적이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 축적
Related Vocabulary
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촉매제
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오차
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팽창하다
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정태적
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