B2 verb Formal

획득하다

hwikt͈ɯkʰada

To acquire or gain something, usually through effort, skill, or a specific process. It is frequently used in academic contexts regarding data, knowledge, or degrees.

Examples

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1

신규 회원을 획득하기 위한 마케팅 전략이 필요하다.

A marketing strategy is needed to acquire new members.

2

그는 이번 경기에서 금메달을 획득했다.

He won the gold medal in this competition.

3

학위를 획득하는 과정은 매우 험난했다.

The process of acquiring a degree was very difficult.

Word Family

Noun
획득
Verb
획득하다
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Memory Tip

Think of '획' (gain) and '득' (profit) - gaining a profit through effort.

Quick Quiz

졸업을 하려면 필요한 학점을 모두 ____ 해야 합니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 획득

Examples

1

신규 회원을 획득하기 위한 마케팅 전략이 필요하다.

business

A marketing strategy is needed to acquire new members.

2

그는 이번 경기에서 금메달을 획득했다.

everyday

He won the gold medal in this competition.

3

학위를 획득하는 과정은 매우 험난했다.

academic

The process of acquiring a degree was very difficult.

4

정보를 불법적으로 획득하는 행위는 처벌받을 수 있다.

formal

The act of illegally acquiring information can be punished.

5

나 드디어 운전면허 획득했어!

informal

I finally got my driver's license!

Word Family

Noun
획득
Verb
획득하다

Common Collocations

정보 획득 acquisition of information
자격 획득 obtaining a qualification
승인 획득 obtaining approval
데이터 획득 data acquisition
권리 획득 acquisition of rights

Common Phrases

점수를 획득하다

to gain points

승리를 획득하다

to win a victory

신뢰를 획득하다

to gain trust

Often Confused With

획득하다 vs 얻다

얻다 is a general term for 'get', while 획득하다 is more formal and often implies a systematic or effort-based process.

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Usage Notes

Commonly used when discussing the acquisition of abstract things like status, qualifications, or scientific data.

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Common Mistakes

Don't use it for simple physical items like 'getting a cup of water'; use '가져오다' or '받다' instead.

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Memory Tip

Think of '획' (gain) and '득' (profit) - gaining a profit through effort.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 獲得 (획득).

Grammar Patterns

~을/를 획득하다 ~으로부터 획득하다

Quick Quiz

졸업을 하려면 필요한 학점을 모두 ____ 해야 합니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 획득

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