투자
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
3 of 5그는 주식 시장에 투자를 시작했다.
He started investing in the stock market.
외국인 투자 유치를 위한 세미나가 개최되었다.
A seminar was held to attract foreign investment.
시간 투자를 좀 더 해야 할 것 같아.
I think I need to invest more time.
Word Family
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
그는 주식 시장에 투자를 시작했다.
everydayHe started investing in the stock market.
외국인 투자 유치를 위한 세미나가 개최되었다.
formalA seminar was held to attract foreign investment.
시간 투자를 좀 더 해야 할 것 같아.
informalI think I need to invest more time.
교육에 대한 투자는 장기적인 경제 성장을 견인한다.
academicInvestment in education drives long-term economic growth.
신제품 개발에 대규모 투자가 결정되었습니다.
businessA large-scale investment in new product development has been decided.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
아낌없이 투자하다
to invest generously
미래에 투자하다
to invest in the future
적극적으로 투자하다
to invest actively
Often Confused With
투기 refers to speculation (risky/unethical), while 투자 is legitimate investment.
Usage Notes
Can refer to money (finance) or non-monetary things like time and effort.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with '투표' (voting).
Memory Tip
'Tu-ja' sounds like 'Two-ja' (two jars) - you put your money in jars to save and grow.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 'tu' (throw) and 'ja' (wealth/capital).
Grammar Patterns
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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