Korean Word of the Day
준비하다
/jun-BEE-ha-da/ • verb — 31st of May, 2026
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Meaning: to prepare; to get something ready
Examples
- 회의 준비를 했어요.
(I prepared for the meeting.) - 내일 여행을 위해 짐을 준비해야 해요.
(I need to pack/get my things ready for tomorrow's trip.) - 시험 준비 때문에 요즘 바빠요.
(I'm busy these days because I'm preparing for an exam.)
Synonyms
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준비하다 is a very common transitive verb used when making plans, packing, studying, or arranging things. Use '준비하다 + object' for preparing something (준비를 하다), and the passive/verb form '준비되다' to say something is ready. It appears in everyday contexts (meetings, trips, meals, exams) and polite imperatives like '준비하세요' (please prepare).
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