B2 noun Neutral

취득

[tɕʰwidɯk]

The act of obtaining or acquiring something, such as a qualification, degree, or license. It implies a formal process of earning a right or status.

Examples

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1

대학 졸업을 위해 필요한 학점을 모두 취득했습니다.

I have acquired all the credits necessary for university graduation.

2

전문 자격증 취득은 취업에 큰 도움이 됩니다.

Acquiring professional certifications is a big help for employment.

3

시민권 취득 절차가 매우 복잡합니다.

The procedure for acquiring citizenship is very complicated.

Word Family

Noun
취득
Verb
취득하다
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Memory Tip

Chwi (Take) + Deuk (Gain). You 'Take' the test to 'Gain' the license.

Quick Quiz

열심히 공부해서 박사 학위를 ____했습니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 취득

Examples

1

대학 졸업을 위해 필요한 학점을 모두 취득했습니다.

academic

I have acquired all the credits necessary for university graduation.

2

전문 자격증 취득은 취업에 큰 도움이 됩니다.

business

Acquiring professional certifications is a big help for employment.

3

시민권 취득 절차가 매우 복잡합니다.

formal

The procedure for acquiring citizenship is very complicated.

4

너 이번에 자격증 취득했어?

informal

Did you get your certification this time?

5

토익 점수를 취득하는 것이 목표입니다.

everyday

My goal is to obtain a TOEIC score.

Word Family

Noun
취득
Verb
취득하다

Common Collocations

자격 취득 acquisition of qualification
학위 취득 obtaining a degree
면허 취득 getting a license
학점 취득 earning credits
권리 취득 acquisition of rights

Common Phrases

자격증 취득

obtaining a certificate

학점 취득

earning credits

취득세

acquisition tax

Often Confused With

취득 vs 획득

Chwi-deuk is used for licenses/degrees; Hoek-deuk is used for winning prizes or gaining territory/resources.

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Usage Notes

Use this word when talking about formal achievements like degrees, licenses, or official documents.

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Common Mistakes

Do not use it for physical objects like buying a phone (use '구매' or '구입').

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Memory Tip

Chwi (Take) + Deuk (Gain). You 'Take' the test to 'Gain' the license.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 取得 (take + obtain).

Grammar Patterns

~를 취득하다 ~ 취득 후
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Cultural Context

Reflects Korea's 'spec-obsessed' culture where acquiring certifications is vital for career success.

Quick Quiz

열심히 공부해서 박사 학위를 ____했습니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 취득

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