Korean word

관리하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkwallihada

Meaning

  • verbmanage

Example

컴퓨터를 관리하면 오래 쓸 수 있어요.keom pyu teo reul kwal li ha myeon o rae sseul ssu i sseo yo

If you take care of your computer, you can use it for a long time.

Illustration for 관리하다 (manage)

More examples

시간을 관리하면 더 여유가 생겨요.si ga neul kwal li ha myeon teo yeo yu ga saeng gyeo yo

If you manage your time, you will have more time to spare.

Core concept

Planning and controlling the use of something so its operation stays smooth and reliable.

Common phrases

  • 시간을 관리하다si ga neul kwal li ha da

    manage time

  • 업무를 관리하다eom mu reul kwal li ha da

    manage work

  • 일정을 관리하다il jeong eul kwal li ha da

    manage a schedule

Similar words

돌보다tolboda: Provides close everyday care that keeps a person or animal safe and well.
챙기다chaenggida: Makes sure needed people, items, or preparations are ready and not forgotten.
처리하다cheorihada: Handles a problem, document, or task through the proper steps until it is finished.
유지하다yujihada: Keeps a condition, level, or system stable over time.

Definition in Korean

자원·일정·시스템 따위를 계획하고 통제하여 원활히 운영되게 하는 동사.cha won il jeong si seu tem tta wi reul kye hoe ka go tong je ha yeo won hwal hi u nyeong doe ge ha neun tong sa

Word origin

Its base is a Sino-Korean noun related to management, and the added verb-forming element makes it mean carrying out that management.

Usage tips

  • Seeing this word with accounts, schedules, or assets is a useful clue that it concerns keeping resources organized and working smoothly.

Other meanings

  • maintainverb

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