Korean word

구입하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkuipada

Meaning

  • verbbuy

Example

온라인으로 새 신발을 구입할게요.ol la i neu ro sae sin ba reul ku i pal kke yo

I'll buy new shoes online.

Illustration for 구입하다 (buy)

More examples

직접 매장에서 구입했어요.chik jjeop mae jang e seo ku i pae sseo yo

I bought it directly at the store.

Core concept

Payment gives a buyer a purchased good or access to a service.

Common phrases

  • 제품을 구입하다che pu meul ku i pa da

    buy a product

  • 온라인으로 구입하다ol la i neu ro ku i pa da

    buy online

Similar words

사다sada: Paying for something to get it in everyday buying situations.
사주다sajuda: Paying for something so another person can have or use it.

Definition in Korean

상품이나 서비스를 돈을 주고 사서 자기 것으로 만드는 동사.sang pu mi na seo bi seu reul to neul chu go sa seo cha gi keo seu ro man deu neun tong sa

Word origin

The word combines a Sino-Korean noun meaning purchase with the verb-forming element meaning do, creating a verb for making a purchase.

Usage tips

  • Recognizing this formal word helps connect Korean receipts, product descriptions, and official notices with everyday buying situations.

Opposites

Related words

  • 구입가kuipkkapurchase pricenoun
  • 구입처kuipcheoplace of purchasenoun
  • 재구입chaeguiprepurchasenoun

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