Korean Word of the Day
예약하다
/ye-YAK-ha-da/ • verb — 18th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to reserve; to make a reservation or appointment
Examples
- 호텔을 예약했어요.
(I made a hotel reservation.) - 내일 저녁 7시에 레스토랑을 예약해 줄래?
(Could you book a table at the restaurant for 7 PM tomorrow?) - 의사를 만나려면 미리 예약하세요.
(If you want to see the doctor, please make an appointment in advance.)
Synonyms
- 예매하다
- 예약을 잡다
예약하다 is used when arranging reservations or appointments for hospitals, restaurants, hotels, meeting rooms, etc. For tickets (movies, concerts, trains), Koreans often use 예매하다. You can say 예약을 하다 (to make a reservation), 예약이 되다 (a reservation is confirmed), or 예약을 취소하다 (to cancel a reservation).
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