취득
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
3 of 5대학 졸업을 위해 필요한 학점을 모두 취득했습니다.
I have acquired all the credits necessary for university graduation.
전문 자격증 취득은 취업에 큰 도움이 됩니다.
Acquiring professional certifications is a big help for employment.
시민권 취득 절차가 매우 복잡합니다.
The procedure for acquiring citizenship is very complicated.
Word Family
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
대학 졸업을 위해 필요한 학점을 모두 취득했습니다.
academicI have acquired all the credits necessary for university graduation.
전문 자격증 취득은 취업에 큰 도움이 됩니다.
businessAcquiring professional certifications is a big help for employment.
시민권 취득 절차가 매우 복잡합니다.
formalThe procedure for acquiring citizenship is very complicated.
너 이번에 자격증 취득했어?
informalDid you get your certification this time?
토익 점수를 취득하는 것이 목표입니다.
everydayMy goal is to obtain a TOEIC score.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
자격증 취득
obtaining a certificate
학점 취득
earning credits
취득세
acquisition tax
Often Confused With
Chwi-deuk is used for licenses/degrees; Hoek-deuk is used for winning prizes or gaining territory/resources.
Usage Notes
Use this word when talking about formal achievements like degrees, licenses, or official documents.
Common Mistakes
Do not use it for physical objects like buying a phone (use '구매' or '구입').
Memory Tip
Chwi (Take) + Deuk (Gain). You 'Take' the test to 'Gain' the license.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 取得 (take + obtain).
Grammar Patterns
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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