How do you say "study" in Korean?

공부하다

gongbuhada

Verb Hangul

In Korean, "study" is 공부하다 (gongbuhada).

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Pronunciation

Gongbuhada is steady and even, gong-bu-HA-da, with the gong syllable pronounced like the musical instrument.

Writing and usage

공부하다 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

저는 매일 저녁 시험을 위해 공부합니다.

jeoneun maeil jeonyeok siheomeul wihae gongbuhapnida.

I study every evening for the exam.

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How to remember 공부하다

Picture a gong sounding every time you sit down to study, giving you gongbuhada.

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Questions about 공부하다

How do you pronounce 공부하다?

Gongbuhada is steady and even, gong-bu-HA-da, with the gong syllable pronounced like the musical instrument.

Is 공부하다 formal or casual?

공부하다 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 공부하다 written in Korean?

공부하다 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as gongbuhada.

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