지원하다
To provide help, resources, or money to someone or an organization, or to formally apply for a job or position.
Examples
3 of 5저는 이번에 대기업에 지원했습니다.
I applied for a large company this time.
어려운 이웃을 지원하기 위해 성금을 모았습니다.
We collected donations to support neighbors in need.
시스템이 최신 버전을 지원하지 않습니다.
The system does not support the latest version.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Ji-won: 'Ji' (support) + 'Won' (desire/help). Like a 'G' (great) 'Won' (one) helping you.
Quick Quiz
대학교에 ____ 위해 자기소개서를 썼습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 지원하기
Examples
저는 이번에 대기업에 지원했습니다.
businessI applied for a large company this time.
어려운 이웃을 지원하기 위해 성금을 모았습니다.
formalWe collected donations to support neighbors in need.
시스템이 최신 버전을 지원하지 않습니다.
businessThe system does not support the latest version.
부모님은 제 꿈을 적극적으로 지원해 주십니다.
everydayMy parents actively support my dreams.
장학금 지원 자격을 확인하세요.
academicCheck the eligibility for scholarship application.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
지원을 받다
to receive support
지원서
application form
지원을 아끼지 않다
to give unsparing support
Often Confused With
Eungwon-hada is to cheer for someone, while Jiwon-hada is to provide practical/material help or to apply for something.
Usage Notes
Dual meaning: 1. To support/help, 2. To apply. Context usually makes it clear.
Common Mistakes
In the sense of 'applying', use '에' (e.g., 회사에 지원하다). In the sense of 'supporting', use '을/를' (e.g., 친구를 지원하다).
Memory Tip
Ji-won: 'Ji' (support) + 'Won' (desire/help). Like a 'G' (great) 'Won' (one) helping you.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 支 (support) and 援 (help).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Scholarships (janghak-geum) and career applications are highly competitive '지원' processes in Korea.
Quick Quiz
대학교에 ____ 위해 자기소개서를 썼습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 지원하기
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