TOPIK · Level 102
15 words
Korean word
살펴보다
Pronunciation
Romanizationsalpyeoboda
Meaning
- verblook over
Example
서류를 살펴봤어요.seo ryu reul sal pyeo bwa sseo yo
I looked over the documents.
More examples
일정을 살펴보고 시간을 정했어요.il jeong eul sal pyeo bo go si ga neul cheong hae sseo yo
I looked over the schedule and decided on a time.
Core concept
Examining something closely to understand its condition and judge what needs attention.
Common phrases
원인을 살펴보다wo ni neul sal pyeo bo da
investigate the cause
일정을 살펴보다il jeong eul sal pyeo bo da
check the schedule
상태를 살펴보다sang tae reul sal pyeo bo da
examine the condition
Similar words
알아보다araboda: To find out a fact or answer by searching a source or asking a person.
확인하다hwaginhada: To verify that a fact, detail, or situation is as expected.
점검하다cheomgeomhada: To check machinery or equipment for faults before or during use.
살피다salpida: To examine a person, place, or detail attentively for signs of change.
Definition in Korean
어떤 사안이나 대상의 상태를 자세히 조사하여 문제점이나 개선점을 확인하는 의미의 동사.eo tteon sa a ni na tae sang ui sang tae reul cha se hi cho sa ha yeo mun je jeo mi na kae seon jeo meul hwa gin ha neun ui mi ui tong sa
Word origin
Its formation joins the idea of careful inspection with the action of looking, giving the verb a broader sense than simple seeing.
Usage tips
- With an abstract noun, it often means assessing details and possible problems rather than merely thinking about the subject.
Other meanings
- checkverb
- reviewverb
- considerverb
Opposites
- 방치하다pangchihadaneglectverb
Related words
- 살핌salpimexaminationnoun