복습하다
To review or go over material that has already been learned to reinforce memory.
Examples
3 of 5매일 한 시간씩 복습하고 있습니다.
I am reviewing for an hour every day.
시험 전에는 반드시 복습해야 한다.
You must review before the exam.
어제 배운 단어 복습했어?
Did you review the words you learned yesterday?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Bok (Again/Return) + Seup (Learn). Learning again.
Quick Quiz
성적을 올리려면 예습보다 ( )이 더 중요하다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 복습
Examples
매일 한 시간씩 복습하고 있습니다.
everydayI am reviewing for an hour every day.
시험 전에는 반드시 복습해야 한다.
academicYou must review before the exam.
어제 배운 단어 복습했어?
informalDid you review the words you learned yesterday?
철저한 복습은 실력 향상의 지름길입니다.
formalThorough review is the shortcut to improving skills.
오늘 회의에서 다룬 내용을 다시 복습해 봅시다.
businessLet's review the contents covered in today's meeting.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
배운 것을 복습하다
to review what was learned
복습을 게을리하다
to neglect reviewing
철저한 복습
thorough review
Often Confused With
Yeon-seup-hada is to practice a skill; Bok-seup-hada is to review information.
Usage Notes
Always paired with '예습하다' (to preview) in discussions about study habits.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '공부하다' (to study) generally, but '복습하다' is more precise for reviewing.
Memory Tip
Bok (Again/Return) + Seup (Learn). Learning again.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 復習 (return + practice).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
성적을 올리려면 예습보다 ( )이 더 중요하다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 복습
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해결책
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