When to use to apply to in Korean

When to use it

지원하다 means to apply to a school, job, club, contest, or another opportunity. You use it when you want to join, enter, or get something, so you send your information or a form. For example, you can apply to a company, a university, or a part-time job.

Example sentences

1. 저는 이 회사에 지원했어요.

   I applied to this company.

2. 언니는 대학에 지원해요.

   My older sister is applying to a university.

3. 민수는 축구 동아리에 지원했어요.

   Minsu applied to the soccer club.

4. 엄마는 도서관 일자리에 지원했어요.

   Mom applied to a library job.

5. 우리는 여행 사진 대회에 지원할 거예요.

   We will apply to the travel photo contest.

6. 나는 장학금에 지원하고 싶어요.

   I want to apply for a scholarship.