준비하다 vs 구비하다
Korean word comparison
Listen to 준비하다
Listen to 구비하다
| 준비하다 | 구비하다 |
|---|---|
jun-BEE-ha-da verb | gu-bi-ha-da verb |
| to prepare; to get something ready | to equip or have the required items/documents in place; to furnish necessary materials |
How they differ
구비하다 specifically conveys that necessary items or documents are in possession or have been provided (e.g., required paperwork, equipment), whereas 준비하다 describes the action of preparing in a broader sense (planning, making ready). 구비하다 has an official/administrative nuance about meeting requirements.
When to use each
When to use 준비하다: Prefer 준비하다 when referring to general acts of preparing, organizing, or rehearsing.
When to use 구비하다: Prefer 구비하다 when referring to ensuring required documents, equipment, or formal items are provided or available (especially in administrative or procedural contexts).
Side-by-side examples
- 대출 신청 서류를 준비하세요.
(Please prepare the documents for the loan application.) - 대출 신청에 필요한 서류를 구비하세요.
(Please make sure you have the required documents ready for the loan application.)
Register & nuance: 구비하다 is more formal and commonly used in written, official, or administrative contexts.