B1 noun Neutral

투자

[tʰu.dʑa]

The act of putting money, effort, or time into something to get a profit or advantage in the future. It is widely used in both financial and personal development contexts.

Examples

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그는 주식 시장에 투자를 시작했다.

He started investing in the stock market.

2

외국인 투자 유치를 위한 세미나가 개최되었다.

A seminar was held to attract foreign investment.

3

시간 투자를 좀 더 해야 할 것 같아.

I think I need to invest more time.

Word Family

Noun
투자
Verb
투자하다
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Memory Tip

'Tu-ja' sounds like 'Two-ja' (two jars) - you put your money in jars to save and grow.

Quick Quiz

회사는 기술 혁신을 위해 연구 개발에 많은 ____를 하고 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 투자

Examples

1

그는 주식 시장에 투자를 시작했다.

everyday

He started investing in the stock market.

2

외국인 투자 유치를 위한 세미나가 개최되었다.

formal

A seminar was held to attract foreign investment.

3

시간 투자를 좀 더 해야 할 것 같아.

informal

I think I need to invest more time.

4

교육에 대한 투자는 장기적인 경제 성장을 견인한다.

academic

Investment in education drives long-term economic growth.

5

신제품 개발에 대규모 투자가 결정되었습니다.

business

A large-scale investment in new product development has been decided.

Word Family

Noun
투자
Verb
투자하다

Common Collocations

투자 자금 investment funds
시설 투자 facility investment
투자 수익률 return on investment (ROI)
위험 투자 risky investment
투자 유치 attracting investment

Common Phrases

아낌없이 투자하다

to invest generously

미래에 투자하다

to invest in the future

적극적으로 투자하다

to invest actively

Often Confused With

투자 vs 투기

투기 refers to speculation (risky/unethical), while 투자 is legitimate investment.

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Usage Notes

Can refer to money (finance) or non-monetary things like time and effort.

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse with '투표' (voting).

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Memory Tip

'Tu-ja' sounds like 'Two-ja' (two jars) - you put your money in jars to save and grow.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 'tu' (throw) and 'ja' (wealth/capital).

Grammar Patterns

~에 투자하다 ~로부터 투자를 받다
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Cultural Context

Stock and real estate investment are major topics of conversation among Korean adults.

Quick Quiz

회사는 기술 혁신을 위해 연구 개발에 많은 ____를 하고 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 투자

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