B2 noun Neutral

습득

[sʰɯpt͈ɯk̚]

The act of acquiring or learning a skill, knowledge, or language. It implies a process of making something one's own through effort or experience.

Examples

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1

어린아이들은 언어 습득 능력이 매우 빠르다.

Young children have a very fast language acquisition ability.

2

신기술 습득을 위한 교육 프로그램이 운영되고 있다.

Educational programs for acquiring new technologies are being operated.

3

지식의 단순한 암기보다는 습득이 중요하다.

Acquisition is more important than simple memorization of knowledge.

Word Family

Noun
습득
Verb
습득하다
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Memory Tip

Seup (Learn/Practice) + Deuk (Gain) = Gaining through practice.

Quick Quiz

효과적인 지식 ____을 위해 다양한 학습 전략을 사용해야 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 습득

Examples

1

어린아이들은 언어 습득 능력이 매우 빠르다.

academic

Young children have a very fast language acquisition ability.

2

신기술 습득을 위한 교육 프로그램이 운영되고 있다.

business

Educational programs for acquiring new technologies are being operated.

3

지식의 단순한 암기보다는 습득이 중요하다.

formal

Acquisition is more important than simple memorization of knowledge.

4

그는 독학으로 컴퓨터 기술을 습득했다.

everyday

He acquired computer skills through self-study.

5

새로운 취미를 습득하는 건 즐거운 일이야.

informal

Acquiring a new hobby is a pleasant thing.

Word Family

Noun
습득
Verb
습득하다

Common Collocations

언어 습득 language acquisition
기술 습득 skill acquisition
지식 습득 knowledge acquisition
습득 과정 acquisition process
습득 속도 speed of acquisition

Common Phrases

습득한 지식

acquired knowledge

빠른 습득

fast acquisition

자연스러운 습득

natural acquisition

Often Confused With

습득 vs 취득

취득 is often used for official licenses or degrees, while 습득 is used for skills or knowledge.

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Usage Notes

Used frequently in linguistics and educational psychology to describe how learners gain proficiency.

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Common Mistakes

Using '습득' when referring to picking up a physical object (use '줍다' instead, unless it's a legal context like '습득물').

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Memory Tip

Seup (Learn/Practice) + Deuk (Gain) = Gaining through practice.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 習 (learn/practice) + 得 (gain).

Grammar Patterns

~을/를 습득하다 ~ 습득 능력

Quick Quiz

효과적인 지식 ____을 위해 다양한 학습 전략을 사용해야 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 습득

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