점검하다
To inspect or check something thoroughly to ensure it is working correctly or is in good condition.
Examples
3 of 5자전거 타기 전에 타이어를 점검하세요.
Check the tires before riding your bike.
시설 안전을 정기적으로 점검하고 있습니다.
We are regularly inspecting the facility safety.
가방에 빠진 거 없는지 잘 점검해 봐.
Check your bag well to see if anything is missing.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Jeom-geom: 'Jeom' (Point) + 'Geom' (Examine). Examining every point.
Quick Quiz
사고를 예방하기 위해 엘리베이터를 ( )해야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 점검
Examples
자전거 타기 전에 타이어를 점검하세요.
everydayCheck the tires before riding your bike.
시설 안전을 정기적으로 점검하고 있습니다.
formalWe are regularly inspecting the facility safety.
가방에 빠진 거 없는지 잘 점검해 봐.
informalCheck your bag well to see if anything is missing.
연구 데이터의 오류 여부를 점검해야 한다.
academicThe presence of errors in the research data must be inspected.
프로젝트 진행 상황을 점검하기 위해 회의를 합시다.
businessLet's have a meeting to check the project progress.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
최종 점검
final check
현장 점검
on-site inspection
Often Confused With
확인하다 is simply 'to confirm/check', while 점검하다 implies a more 'technical or thorough inspection'.
Usage Notes
Frequently appears in IELTS Listening (Section 1 or 2) regarding maintenance or safety procedures.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse it with '준비하다' (to prepare).
Memory Tip
Jeom-geom: 'Jeom' (Point) + 'Geom' (Examine). Examining every point.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 點檢 (점 meaning 'point/dot' and 검 meaning 'to examine').
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
사고를 예방하기 위해 엘리베이터를 ( )해야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 점검
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