B1 noun Neutral

준비

/tɕunbi/

The act or process of getting ready for something that will happen in the future.

Examples

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1

여행 준비는 다 끝났어요?

Is the travel preparation all finished?

2

대학 입시 준비가 한창입니다.

Preparation for college entrance exams is in full swing.

3

신규 프로젝트 준비를 시작합시다.

Let's start preparing for the new project.

Word Family

Noun
준비
Verb
준비하다
Adverb
준비 없이
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Memory Tip

JUN-BI: Sounds like 'June-Be'. Be ready by June.

Quick Quiz

발표 ( )를 위해 대본을 썼습니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 준비

Examples

1

여행 준비는 다 끝났어요?

everyday

Is the travel preparation all finished?

2

대학 입시 준비가 한창입니다.

academic

Preparation for college entrance exams is in full swing.

3

신규 프로젝트 준비를 시작합시다.

business

Let's start preparing for the new project.

4

나 나갈 준비 다 됐어.

informal

I'm all ready to go out.

5

발표 준비를 위해 자료를 수집하십시오.

formal

Collect materials for presentation preparation.

Word Family

Noun
준비
Verb
준비하다
Adverb
준비 없이

Common Collocations

시험 준비 exam preparation
준비 운동 warm-up exercise
마음의 준비 mental preparation
준비가 되다 to be ready
철저히 준비하다 to prepare thoroughly

Common Phrases

준비물

things to prepare/supplies

준비 기간

preparation period

준비 부족

lack of preparation

Often Confused With

준비 vs 대비

대비 specifically implies preparing for a potential crisis or specific upcoming event, while 준비 is general.

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Usage Notes

Common in IELTS tasks asking about how to prepare for a job or a global challenge.

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Common Mistakes

Saying '준비해요' for 'getting dressed' (use '옷을 입다' or '외출 준비를 하다').

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Memory Tip

JUN-BI: Sounds like 'June-Be'. Be ready by June.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 準備 (준: level/standard, 비: prepare).

Grammar Patterns

~을/를 준비하다 ~할 준비가 되다

Quick Quiz

발표 ( )를 위해 대본을 썼습니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 준비

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