How to say to prepare for in Korean

Meaning

대비하다 means to prepare for something before it happens. People often use it for tests, bad weather, trips, or emergencies. It has the feeling of getting ready in advance so things go better later.

Example sentences

1. 시험에 대비해 공부했어요.

   I studied to prepare for the test.

2. 우리가 비를 대비해서 우산을 가져왔어.

   We brought an umbrella to prepare for rain.

3. 여행에 대비해서 여권을 확인했어요.

   I checked my passport to prepare for the trip.

4. 겨울에 대비해 두꺼운 옷을 사서 착용해요.

   I wear thick clothes I bought to prepare for winter.

5. 학교는 화재에 대비해 연습을 해요.

   The school practices to prepare for a fire.