B1 verb Neutral

마련하다

/ma.ɾjʌn.ɦa.da/

To prepare, arrange, or establish something in advance. It is often used for creating plans, securing funds, or providing a space.

Examples

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1

손님들을 위해 음식을 마련했습니다.

I prepared food for the guests.

2

연구를 위한 예산을 마련하는 것이 시급합니다.

It is urgent to arrange a budget for the research.

3

회의실을 마련해 두었습니다.

I have prepared the meeting room.

Word Family

Noun
마련
Verb
마련하다
Adjective
마련된
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Memory Tip

Sounds like 'marry-un'. To get married, you must 'prepare' (마련) many things like a house and money.

Quick Quiz

이번 행사를 위해 특별한 자리를 ( ).

Correct!

The correct answer is: 마련했습니다

Examples

1

손님들을 위해 음식을 마련했습니다.

everyday

I prepared food for the guests.

2

연구를 위한 예산을 마련하는 것이 시급합니다.

academic

It is urgent to arrange a budget for the research.

3

회의실을 마련해 두었습니다.

business

I have prepared the meeting room.

4

해결책을 마련해 주셔서 감사합니다.

formal

Thank you for providing a solution.

5

돈 좀 마련했어?

informal

Did you get some money ready?

Word Family

Noun
마련
Verb
마련하다
Adjective
마련된

Common Collocations

대책을 마련하다 to prepare a countermeasure
자금을 마련하다 to raise funds
자리를 마련하다 to arrange a meeting/seat
계획을 마련하다 to devise a plan
근거를 마련하다 to establish a basis

Common Phrases

기틀을 마련하다

to lay the foundation

기회를 마련하다

to create an opportunity

방안을 마련하다

to come up with a measure

Often Confused With

마련하다 vs 준비하다

준비하다 is general preparation, while 마련하다 often implies 'obtaining' or 'setting up' something that wasn't there.

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Usage Notes

Often used in news and government announcements regarding policies or social changes.

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Common Mistakes

Don't use 마련하다 for simple daily preparations like 'preparing for school' (준비하다 is better there).

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Memory Tip

Sounds like 'marry-un'. To get married, you must 'prepare' (마련) many things like a house and money.

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Word Origin

Native Korean word.

Grammar Patterns

~을/를 마련하다

Quick Quiz

이번 행사를 위해 특별한 자리를 ( ).

Correct!

The correct answer is: 마련했습니다

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