A1 verb Neutral

공부하다

[koŋbuɦada]

To study or learn a specific subject through reading, practice, or instruction.

Examples

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1

내일 시험이라서 공부해야 해요.

I have an exam tomorrow, so I have to study.

2

무엇을 공부하십니까?

What are you studying?

3

우리 같이 공부하자.

Let's study together.

Word Family

Noun
공부
Verb
공부하다
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Memory Tip

Gong-Bu: Sounds like 'Kung-Fu'. Studying is like mental Kung-Fu.

Quick Quiz

학교에서 수학을 ______.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 공부해요

Examples

1

내일 시험이라서 공부해야 해요.

everyday

I have an exam tomorrow, so I have to study.

2

무엇을 공부하십니까?

formal

What are you studying?

3

우리 같이 공부하자.

informal

Let's study together.

4

역사를 공부하는 것은 중요합니다.

academic

Studying history is important.

5

업무 관련 지식을 공부하고 있습니다.

business

I am studying work-related knowledge.

Word Family

Noun
공부
Verb
공부하다

Common Collocations

열심히 공부하다 to study hard
한국어를 공부하다 to study Korean
시험 공부를 하다 to study for an exam
밤을 새워 공부하다 to study all night
혼자 공부하다 to study alone

Common Phrases

공부 잘해요?

Are you good at studying?

공부하기 싫어요.

I don't want to study.

이제 공부 시작해요.

Start studying now.

Often Confused With

공부하다 vs 배우다

'공부하다' emphasizes the act of studying/effort, '배우다' emphasizes the act of receiving knowledge/learning a skill.

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Usage Notes

Commonly used by students and adult learners.

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Common Mistakes

Forgetting the '하다' and just saying '공부' (noun).

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Memory Tip

Gong-Bu: Sounds like 'Kung-Fu'. Studying is like mental Kung-Fu.

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Word Origin

From Hanja 功夫 (effort/work).

Grammar Patterns

-(으)러 가다 (go to do) -기 시작하다 (start doing)
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Cultural Context

South Korea is famous for its high emphasis on education and 'hagwons' (private academies).

Quick Quiz

학교에서 수학을 ______.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 공부해요

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