공부하다 (gong-bu-ha-da, gongbuhada)
공부하다 (gongbuhada) means 'to study' or 'to learn' in Korean. It's commonly used in daily life and academic contexts.
Core meaning and shades learners miss.
공부하다 means to learn or acquire knowledge and skills through books or materials.
Nuances
When to use
School, Exam preparation, Self-improvement
In context
공부하다 is a verb typically used as '공부하다 + object (language, subject, etc.)'. It is appropriate in both casual and formal contexts.
저는 매일 한국어를 공부해요.
jeo-neun mae-il han-guk-eo-reul gong-bu-hae-yo., jeo neun mae il han guk eo reul gong bu hae yo.
Correct use of '공부하다'. '공부하다' with a language object is natural.
그는 열심히 수학을 공부합니다.
geu-neun yeol-sim-hi su-hak-eul gong-bu-hap-ni-da., geu neun yeol sim hi su hak eul gong bu hap ni da.
Correct phrase with subject and object; formal tone.
나는 공부를 좋아해요.
na-neun gong-bu-reul joh-a-hae-yo., na neun gong bu reul joh a hae yo.
Correct noun-verb combination.
공부해요 매일 나는.
gong-bu-hae-yo mae-il na-neun., gong bu hae yo mae il na neun.
Incorrect word order; natural Korean order is subject-object-verb.
저는 공부하고 책을 읽어요.
jeo-neun gong-bu-ha-go chaek-eul ik-eo-yo., jeo neun gong bu ha go chaek eul ik eo yo.
Correct use of '공부하다' linked with another verb.
공부하는 것이 중요해요.
gong-bu-ha-neun geos-i jung-yo-hae-yo., gong bu ha neun geos i jung yo hae yo.
Correct use of gerund form of '공부하다'.
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