B1 verb Neutral

신청하다

[ɕin.tɕʰʌŋ.ɦa.da]

To apply for a program, service, or membership formally.

Examples

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1

나 어제 헬스장 신청했어.

I signed up for the gym yesterday.

2

장학금을 신청하려면 서류가 필요합니다.

Documents are needed to apply for a scholarship.

3

너도 그 수업 신청할 거야?

Are you going to sign up for that class too?

Word Family

Noun
신청
Verb
신청하다
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Memory Tip

Shin-Cheong sounds like 'Sign-Change'—signing up to change your status.

Quick Quiz

대학교 홈페이지에서 장학금을 ( ) 수 있습니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 신청할

Examples

1

나 어제 헬스장 신청했어.

everyday

I signed up for the gym yesterday.

2

장학금을 신청하려면 서류가 필요합니다.

formal

Documents are needed to apply for a scholarship.

3

너도 그 수업 신청할 거야?

informal

Are you going to sign up for that class too?

4

연구비 지원을 신청하기 위해 제안서를 작성했다.

academic

I wrote a proposal to apply for research funding.

5

휴가를 신청하려면 미리 말씀해 주세요.

business

Please let us know in advance to apply for a leave.

Word Family

Noun
신청
Verb
신청하다

Common Collocations

강좌를 신청하다 to sign up for a course
카드를 신청하다 to apply for a card
온라인으로 신청하다 to apply online
회원을 신청하다 to apply for membership
비자를 신청하다 to apply for a visa

Common Phrases

신청 기간

application period

신청 방법

how to apply

수강 신청

course registration

Often Confused With

신청하다 vs 지원하다

'지원하다' is usually for jobs or volunteering, while '신청하다' is for services, programs, or documents.

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Usage Notes

Very common in university contexts for '수강 신청' (course registration).

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use '지원하다' for everything, but '신청하다' is more for administrative processes.

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Memory Tip

Shin-Cheong sounds like 'Sign-Change'—signing up to change your status.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 申請 (신청), meaning to state and request.

Grammar Patterns

~을/를 신청하다 ~에 신청하다
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Cultural Context

In Korea, '수강 신청' is famously competitive and often referred to as a 'war' (수강 신청 전쟁).

Quick Quiz

대학교 홈페이지에서 장학금을 ( ) 수 있습니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 신청할

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