처리하다
To deal with a task, problem, or document. It is used in work contexts to describe completing duties or resolving issues.
Examples
3 of 5이메일을 빨리 처리했어요.
I handled the emails quickly.
민원 사항을 신속하게 처리하겠습니다.
We will handle the civil complaints promptly.
이거 네가 좀 처리해 줘.
You handle this.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Cheo-ri sounds like 'Cherry'—imagine picking cherries and processing them into jam.
Quick Quiz
밀린 업무를 ___ 위해 야근을 했어요.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 처리하기
Examples
이메일을 빨리 처리했어요.
everydayI handled the emails quickly.
민원 사항을 신속하게 처리하겠습니다.
formalWe will handle the civil complaints promptly.
이거 네가 좀 처리해 줘.
informalYou handle this.
데이터를 통계적으로 처리하였다.
academicThe data was processed statistically.
업무를 효율적으로 처리하는 방법이 중요합니다.
businessHow to handle tasks efficiently is important.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
일처리
Work handling / Manner of working
처리 능력
Processing ability
사후 처리
Follow-up handling
Often Confused With
Hae-gyeol-hada is more about finding a solution to a problem, while cheo-ri-hada is more about processing a task or routine.
Usage Notes
Very common in professional contexts for managing responsibilities.
Common Mistakes
Don't use for human emotions; it's for tasks, documents, or physical items.
Memory Tip
Cheo-ri sounds like 'Cherry'—imagine picking cherries and processing them into jam.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 處理 (deal with + manage).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
밀린 업무를 ___ 위해 야근을 했어요.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 처리하기
Related Vocabulary
More workplace words
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