Korean word

구하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkuhada

Meaning

  • verblook for

Example

저는 새 직장을 구해요.cheo neun sae chik jjang eul ku hae yo

I am looking for a new job.

Illustration for 구하다 (look for)

More examples

친구에게 도움을 구했어요.chin gu e ge to u meul ku hae sseo yo

I asked my friend for help.

Core concept

Reach out to find or request the person, thing, or information needed.

Common phrases

  • 일자리를 구하다il ja ri reul ku ha da

    look for a job

  • 도움을 구하다to u meul ku ha da

    ask for help

  • 정보를 구하다cheong bo reul ku ha da

    look for information

Similar words

찾다chattta: Search for a person or thing that may be missing or hard to find.
얻다eottta: Obtain something needed or wanted by using effort or a method.
부탁하다putakada: Make a request for help or for someone to do something.

Definition in Korean

어려움이나 부족을 해결하려고 사람·물건·정보·방법 등을 찾거나 요청하는 뜻의 동사.eo ryeo u mi na pu jo geul hae gyeol ha ryeo go sa ram mul geon cheong bo pang beop teung eul chat kkeo na yo cheong ha neun tteu sui tong sa

Word origin

The verb combines the Sino-Korean element gu, meaning seek, with hada, meaning do, giving the idea of actively seeking what is needed.

Usage tips

  • Unlike English look for, this word can also suggest obtaining the needed person or thing, as when finding a job or asking for help.

Other meanings

  • getverb
  • rescueverb
  • hireverb

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