B2 verb Formal

강구하다

ka̠ŋɡuɦa̠da̠

To devise or look for a necessary plan, measure, or solution to a problem. It implies a proactive search for a way to handle a situation.

Examples

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1

정부는 실업난을 해결할 방안을 강구하고 있다.

The government is devising plans to solve the unemployment crisis.

2

새로운 시장 개척을 위한 전략을 강구합시다.

Let's devise a strategy to pioneer new markets.

3

비상 상황에 대비한 수단을 강구해야 해.

We need to find a means to prepare for an emergency.

Word Family

Noun
강구
Verb
강구하다
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Memory Tip

GANG-GU sounds like 'Go find' a way.

Quick Quiz

환경 오염을 줄이기 위한 대책을 ( ) 중입니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 강구

Examples

1

정부는 실업난을 해결할 방안을 강구하고 있다.

academic

The government is devising plans to solve the unemployment crisis.

2

새로운 시장 개척을 위한 전략을 강구합시다.

business

Let's devise a strategy to pioneer new markets.

3

비상 상황에 대비한 수단을 강구해야 해.

everyday

We need to find a means to prepare for an emergency.

4

문제를 해결할 묘안을 강구 중입니다.

formal

I am in the middle of devising a clever solution to the problem.

5

어떻게 할지 방법을 강구해 보자.

informal

Let's try to find a way of how to do it.

Word Family

Noun
강구
Verb
강구하다

Common Collocations

대책을 강구하다 to devise measures
방안을 강구하다 to devise a plan
수단을 강구하다 to find a means
해결책을 강구하다 to seek a solution
전략을 강구하다 to devise a strategy

Common Phrases

다각도로 강구하다

to devise from various angles

시급히 강구하다

to devise urgently

최선의 방책을 강구하다

to seek the best measure

Often Confused With

강구하다 vs 준비하다

'강구하다' specifically focuses on finding a 'way' or 'method' rather than just getting materials ready.

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Usage Notes

Usually used with nouns like 대책 (measure) or 방안 (plan) in formal settings.

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Common Mistakes

It is rarely used for physical objects; don't use it for 'preparing lunch'.

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Memory Tip

GANG-GU sounds like 'Go find' a way.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 講 (study/explain) and 究 (investigate).

Grammar Patterns

~을/를 강구하다

Quick Quiz

환경 오염을 줄이기 위한 대책을 ( ) 중입니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 강구

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