How do you say "save" in Korean?

구하다

guhada

Verb Hangul

In Korean, "save" is 구하다 (guhada).

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Pronunciation

Guhada is short and even, GOO-ha-da, with the u held briefly and no stress falling too hard on any one syllable.

Writing and usage

구하다 is written using hangul. It's a verb, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

매달 조금씩 돈을 모으려고 노력합니다.

maedal jogeumssik doneul moeuryeogo noryeokhapnida.

I try to save a little money each month.

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How to remember 구하다

A 'goo' jar where you save spare coins works well as the image for guhada.

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Questions about 구하다

How do you pronounce 구하다?

Guhada is short and even, GOO-ha-da, with the u held briefly and no stress falling too hard on any one syllable.

Is 구하다 formal or casual?

구하다 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 구하다 written in Korean?

구하다 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as guhada.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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