Korean Word of the Day
준비하다
/joon-BEE-ha-da/ • verb — 19th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to prepare; to get something or someone ready
Examples
- 여행을 준비하고 있어요.
(I'm preparing for a trip.) - 발표 자료를 내일까지 준비해야 해요.
(I need to prepare the presentation materials by tomorrow.) - 손님을 위해 저녁을 준비할 거예요.
(I'll prepare dinner for the guests.)
Synonyms
- 마련하다
- 대비하다
준비하다 is a common transitive verb used when making arrangements or getting things ready. It usually takes a direct object with 을/를 (e.g., '문서를 준비하다'). Related words: 준비 (noun, 'preparation'), 준비물 (items to prepare), 준비되다 (to be prepared). 마련하다 often emphasizes arranging or providing, while 대비하다 often implies preparing for possible future problems.
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