준비
The act or process of getting ready for something that will happen in the future.
Examples
3 of 5여행 준비는 다 끝났어요?
Is the travel preparation all finished?
대학 입시 준비가 한창입니다.
Preparation for college entrance exams is in full swing.
신규 프로젝트 준비를 시작합시다.
Let's start preparing for the new project.
Word Family
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
여행 준비는 다 끝났어요?
everydayIs the travel preparation all finished?
대학 입시 준비가 한창입니다.
academicPreparation for college entrance exams is in full swing.
신규 프로젝트 준비를 시작합시다.
businessLet's start preparing for the new project.
나 나갈 준비 다 됐어.
informalI'm all ready to go out.
발표 준비를 위해 자료를 수집하십시오.
formalCollect materials for presentation preparation.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
준비물
things to prepare/supplies
준비 기간
preparation period
준비 부족
lack of preparation
Often Confused With
대비 specifically implies preparing for a potential crisis or specific upcoming event, while 준비 is general.
Usage Notes
Common in IELTS tasks asking about how to prepare for a job or a global challenge.
Common Mistakes
Saying '준비해요' for 'getting dressed' (use '옷을 입다' or '외출 준비를 하다').
Memory Tip
JUN-BI: Sounds like 'June-Be'. Be ready by June.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 準備 (준: level/standard, 비: prepare).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
발표 ( )를 위해 대본을 썼습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 준비
Related Grammar Rules
Related Vocabulary
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학업
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지식
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학위
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장학금
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유학
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용어
B1A word or phrase used to describe a specific thing or concept, often within a particular field of study or profession.
요약하다
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