When to use to join in Korean

When to use it

가입하다 means to join or sign up for a group, service, club, or membership. You use it when someone becomes a member of something, like a website, gym, or school club. In Korean, it is often used for memberships and subscriptions, not for simply going with friends somewhere.

Example sentences

1. 저는 학교 동아리에 가입했어요.

   I joined a school club.

2. 엄마는 헬스장에 가입했어요.

   Mom joined a gym.

3. 이 앱에 가입하려면 이메일이 필요해요.

   You need an email to sign up for this app.

4. 우리는 여행자 보험에 가입했어요.

   We signed up for travel insurance.

5. 형이 새 인터넷 서비스에 가입했어요.

   My older brother signed up for a new internet service.

6. 저는 반 단체 채팅방에 가입했어요.

   I joined the class group chat.