English–Korean

“learn” in Korean

Korean

Also익히다 (ikida) · 습득하다 (seuptteukada)

Pronunciation

Romanizationpaeuda

Example

한국어를 배워요.han gu geo reul pae wo yo

I am learning Korean.

Illustration for 배우다 (learn)

How to say “learn” in Korean

“Learn” in Korean is 배우다 (paeuda).

Gaining a skill or area of knowledge step by step through teaching, study, or repeated practice.

Full entry for 배우다: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 배우다

친구가 요리를 배우고 있어요.chin gu ga yo ri reul pae u go i sseo yo

My friend is learning to cook.

Tips for using 배우다

  • For English-speaking children, the word works for school subjects, languages, sports, and instruments, which makes it a versatile everyday learning verb.

Other Korean words for “learn”

한국어 발음을 빨리 익히고 싶어요.han gu geo pa reu meul ppal li i ki go si peo yo

I want to learn Korean pronunciation quickly.

새로운 기술을 습득했어요.sae ro un ki su reul seup tteu kae sseo yo

I learned a new skill.

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