Korean word

갖추다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkatchuda

Meaning

  • verbprepare

Example

여행을 가기 전에 필요한 물품을 갖추세요.yeo haeng eul ka gi cheo ne pi ryo han mul pu meul kat chu se yo

Prepare the necessary items before you go on your trip.

Illustration for 갖추다 (prepare)

More examples

자격을 갖추면 취업에 유리하다.cha gyeo geul kat chu myeon chwi eo be yu ri ha da

Having the qualifications gives you an advantage when looking for a job.

Core concept

All the needed parts are in place so a task or situation can work properly.

Common phrases

  • 장비를 갖추다chang bi reul kat chu da

    have equipment

  • 서류를 갖추다seo ryu reul kat chu da

    get documents in order

  • 자격을 갖추다cha gyeo geul kat chu da

    meet the qualifications

  • 준비를 갖추다chun bi reul kat chu da

    get prepared

Similar words

준비하다chunbihada: Planning ahead and getting the needed materials ready for an upcoming task or event.
마련하다maryeonhada: Gathering and arranging the people, supplies, or location needed for a particular purpose.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일이나 상황을 제대로 수행할 수 있도록 조건·장비·자질 등을 완비해 놓다.eo tteon i ri na sang hwang eul che dae ro su haeng hal ssu it tto rok cho geon chang bi cha jil teung eul wan bi hae no ta

Word origin

It is a native Korean formation linked to the verb meaning to have, extending possession into the idea of making something complete.

Usage tips

  • English prepare often highlights getting ready, while this verb often highlights the complete set of tools, conditions, or qualities that readiness requires.

Other meanings

  • arrangeverb
  • meetverb
  • be fully equippedverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 갖춤katchumpreparationnoun
  • 갖춰지다katchwojidabe in placeverb

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