B1 verb Neutral

복습하다

[poks͈ɯpʰada]

To review or go over material that has already been learned to reinforce memory.

Examples

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1

매일 한 시간씩 복습하고 있습니다.

I am reviewing for an hour every day.

2

시험 전에는 반드시 복습해야 한다.

You must review before the exam.

3

어제 배운 단어 복습했어?

Did you review the words you learned yesterday?

Word Family

Noun
복습
Verb
복습하다
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Memory Tip

Bok (Again/Return) + Seup (Learn). Learning again.

Quick Quiz

성적을 올리려면 예습보다 ( )이 더 중요하다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 복습

Examples

1

매일 한 시간씩 복습하고 있습니다.

everyday

I am reviewing for an hour every day.

2

시험 전에는 반드시 복습해야 한다.

academic

You must review before the exam.

3

어제 배운 단어 복습했어?

informal

Did you review the words you learned yesterday?

4

철저한 복습은 실력 향상의 지름길입니다.

formal

Thorough review is the shortcut to improving skills.

5

오늘 회의에서 다룬 내용을 다시 복습해 봅시다.

business

Let's review the contents covered in today's meeting.

Word Family

Noun
복습
Verb
복습하다

Common Collocations

철저히 복습하다 to review thoroughly
매일 복습하다 to review daily
복습 시간 review time
복습 노트 review notes
반복 복습 repeated review

Common Phrases

배운 것을 복습하다

to review what was learned

복습을 게을리하다

to neglect reviewing

철저한 복습

thorough review

Often Confused With

복습하다 vs 연습하다

Yeon-seup-hada is to practice a skill; Bok-seup-hada is to review information.

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Usage Notes

Always paired with '예습하다' (to preview) in discussions about study habits.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use '공부하다' (to study) generally, but '복습하다' is more precise for reviewing.

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Memory Tip

Bok (Again/Return) + Seup (Learn). Learning again.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 復習 (return + practice).

Grammar Patterns

~를 복습하다 ~한 내용을 복습하다

Quick Quiz

성적을 올리려면 예습보다 ( )이 더 중요하다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 복습

More academic words

분석하다

B2

To examine something in detail to understand its nature or structure. In an academic context, it refers to breaking down complex information into smaller parts to interpret data or theories.

영향

B2

The power or effect that something has on another person, thing, or situation. It is a core concept in academic writing when discussing cause and effect.

현상

B2

A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question. Used frequently to describe social or natural occurrences.

주장하다

B2

To state strongly that something is true, especially when others might disagree. This is a fundamental verb for reporting opinions in academic essays.

증가하다

B2

To become greater in size, amount, or degree. This is the most common verb used in IELTS Writing Task 1 to describe upward trends in graphs.

감소하다

B2

To become smaller in size, amount, or number. It is the direct opposite of '증가하다' and essential for describing downward trends.

관점

B2

A particular way of considering or evaluating something; a perspective. It is used to present different angles of an argument.

결과

B2

A thing that is caused or produced by something else; an outcome. Crucial for discussing findings in research or the effects of social issues.

중요성

B2

The state or fact of being of great significance or value. Frequently used in introductions of academic essays to justify the topic.

해결책

B2

A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation. Essential for 'Problem and Solution' type essays in IELTS.

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