Korean word

가입하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkaipada

Meaning

  • verbjoin

Example

온라인 카페에 가입했어요.ol la in ka pe e ka i pae sseo yo

I joined an online community.

Illustration for 가입하다 (join)

More examples

새로운 스트리밍 서비스에 가입하려고 고민하고 있어요.sae ro un seu teu ri ming seo bi seu e ka i pa ryeo go ko min ha go i sseo yo

I am considering signing up for a new streaming service.

Core concept

Entering an organization or service through its official membership process and gaining access as a member.

Common phrases

  • 동호회에 가입하다tong ho hoe e ka i pa da

    join a club

  • 온라인 카페에 가입하다ol la in ka pe e ka i pa da

    join an online community

  • 보험에 가입하다po heo me ka i pa da

    sign up for insurance

Similar words

등록하다teungnokada: Place a person or item on an official record for future management.
가입신청하다kaipssincheonghada: Apply through the required procedure to join a service or organization.

Definition in Korean

서비스나 단체의 일원이 되기 위해 정식 절차로 내부에 들어가는 행위.seo bi seu na tan che ui i rwo ni toe gi wi hae cheong sik cheol cha ro nae bu e teu reo ga neun haeng wi

Word origin

Its first element comes from Chinese characters meaning add and enter, while the final element turns that idea into a verb for joining formally.

Usage tips

  • The English choice depends on the focus: sign up highlights completing the form, while join highlights becoming a member.

Other meanings

  • registerverb

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