집중하다
To direct all one's attention or efforts toward a particular activity or subject. It involves excluding distractions.
Examples
3 of 5조용한 곳에서 책 읽기에 집중해요.
I concentrate on reading a book in a quiet place.
연구원은 실험의 세부 사항에 집중했다.
The researcher concentrated on the details of the experiment.
우리는 핵심 역량을 강화하는 데 집중해야 합니다.
We must concentrate on strengthening our core competencies.
Word Family
Memory Tip
JIP-JUNG: Jip (Collect) + Jung (Middle). Collecting everything into the middle.
Quick Quiz
시끄러운 곳에서는 공부에 ( ) 어렵습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 집중하기
Examples
조용한 곳에서 책 읽기에 집중해요.
everydayI concentrate on reading a book in a quiet place.
연구원은 실험의 세부 사항에 집중했다.
academicThe researcher concentrated on the details of the experiment.
우리는 핵심 역량을 강화하는 데 집중해야 합니다.
businessWe must concentrate on strengthening our core competencies.
내 말 좀 집중해서 들어 봐.
informalTry to listen to me with concentration.
인구의 도시 집중 현상이 심화되고 있습니다.
formalThe concentration of population in cities is intensifying.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
집중 호우
localized heavy rain
집중력
concentration power
Often Confused With
주의하다 means to be careful or pay attention to avoid mistakes, whereas 집중하다 is about deep focus on a task.
Usage Notes
Common in IELTS Speaking about study habits or work-life balance.
Common Mistakes
Forgetting the particle '에' when saying what you concentrate on (e.g., 공부에 집중하다).
Memory Tip
JIP-JUNG: Jip (Collect) + Jung (Middle). Collecting everything into the middle.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 集中 (집: collect, 중: middle).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Korean students often go to '독서실' (study rooms) to maximize their '집중' (concentration).
Quick Quiz
시끄러운 곳에서는 공부에 ( ) 어렵습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 집중하기
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