점유하다
To occupy a space or position; or to hold a certain share of a market or resource.
Examples
3 of 5이 가구는 방의 너무 많은 공간을 점유하네요.
This furniture occupies too much space in the room.
역사적으로 이 지역은 여러 민족에 의해 점유되어 왔다.
Historically, this region has been occupied by various ethnic groups.
신제품이 시장 점유율을 높이는 데 기여했다.
The new product contributed to increasing the market share.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Jeom-yu: Think of 'Jeom' (point/spot) + 'Yu' (have). Having a spot.
Quick Quiz
최근 저가 항공사들이 국제선 시장을 빠르게 ______ 시작했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 점유하기
Examples
이 가구는 방의 너무 많은 공간을 점유하네요.
everydayThis furniture occupies too much space in the room.
역사적으로 이 지역은 여러 민족에 의해 점유되어 왔다.
academicHistorically, this region has been occupied by various ethnic groups.
신제품이 시장 점유율을 높이는 데 기여했다.
businessThe new product contributed to increasing the market share.
불법으로 도로를 점유하는 행위는 금지되어 있습니다.
formalOccupying roads illegally is prohibited.
여긴 내가 점유한 자리야!
informalThis is the seat I occupied!
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
점유율 1위
No. 1 in market share
공간 점유
space occupation
Often Confused With
차지하다 is a native Korean word used in all contexts; 점유하다 is more formal/academic/legal.
Usage Notes
Very common in business reports and geography/history texts.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '소유하다' (to own); you can occupy (점유) something without owning it.
Memory Tip
Jeom-yu: Think of 'Jeom' (point/spot) + 'Yu' (have). Having a spot.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 占有 (occupy + have).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
최근 저가 항공사들이 국제선 시장을 빠르게 ______ 시작했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 점유하기
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