일어나다
To wake up or get out of bed. It also refers to standing up from a sitting or lying position.
Examples
3 of 5내일은 일찍 일어나야 해요.
I have to wake up early tomorrow.
모두 자리에서 일어나 주십시오.
Please everyone stand up from your seats.
벌써 일어났어?
Are you awake already?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Ear-Up' — your ears are up and alert when you wake up.
Quick Quiz
저는 보통 6시에 ______.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 일어납니다
Examples
내일은 일찍 일어나야 해요.
everydayI have to wake up early tomorrow.
모두 자리에서 일어나 주십시오.
formalPlease everyone stand up from your seats.
벌써 일어났어?
informalAre you awake already?
경제 위기가 일어날 가능성이 있습니다.
academicThere is a possibility that an economic crisis will occur.
회의 중에 갑자기 일어나는 것은 실례입니다.
businessIt is rude to suddenly stand up during a meeting.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
다 일어났어요?
Is everyone up?
빨리 일어나!
Wake up quickly!
일어날 시간이에요.
It is time to wake up.
Often Confused With
'깨다' focuses on the transition from sleep to consciousness, while '일어나다' includes the physical act of getting out of bed.
Usage Notes
Use this word to describe your morning routine or the physical action of standing up.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use '일어나다' when they only mean 'to wake up' (eyes opening) without physically getting up.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Ear-Up' — your ears are up and alert when you wake up.
Word Origin
A compound of '일다' (to rise) and '나다' (to come out).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Korean culture values diligence, so '일찍 일어나다' is often praised.
Quick Quiz
저는 보통 6시에 ______.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 일어납니다
Related Vocabulary
More Daily Life words
자다
A1To rest in a state of sleep. It is the standard verb for sleeping in Korean.
먹다
A1To consume food or drink. It is one of the most essential verbs for survival and daily activity.
씻다
A1To wash or clean a part of the body or an object using water.
청소하다
A1To clean a room, house, or specific area by removing dust and trash.
요리하다
A1To prepare and cook food by applying heat or mixing ingredients.
일하다
A1To work or perform a task, usually at a job for payment or as a responsibility.
공부하다
A1To study or learn a specific subject through reading, practice, or instruction.
운동하다
A1To engage in physical exercise or sports for health and fitness.
샤워하다
A1To wash the body using a shower. It is a very common daily routine word.
가다
A1To move from the current location to another place. It is used for commuting, traveling, or general movement away from the speaker.
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