공부하다
To study or learn a specific subject through reading, practice, or instruction.
Examples
3 of 5내일 시험이라서 공부해야 해요.
I have an exam tomorrow, so I have to study.
무엇을 공부하십니까?
What are you studying?
우리 같이 공부하자.
Let's study together.
Word Family
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
내일 시험이라서 공부해야 해요.
everydayI have an exam tomorrow, so I have to study.
무엇을 공부하십니까?
formalWhat are you studying?
우리 같이 공부하자.
informalLet's study together.
역사를 공부하는 것은 중요합니다.
academicStudying history is important.
업무 관련 지식을 공부하고 있습니다.
businessI am studying work-related knowledge.
Word Family
Common Collocations
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' emphasizes the act of studying/effort, '배우다' emphasizes the act of receiving knowledge/learning a skill.
Usage Notes
Commonly used by students and adult learners.
Common Mistakes
Forgetting the '하다' and just saying '공부' (noun).
Memory Tip
Gong-Bu: Sounds like 'Kung-Fu'. Studying is like mental Kung-Fu.
Word Origin
From Hanja 功夫 (effort/work).
Grammar Patterns
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
Related Grammar Rules
More Daily Life words
일어나다
A1To wake up or get out of bed. It also refers to standing up from a sitting or lying position.
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.
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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