Korean word

소유하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationsoyuhada

Meaning

  • verbown

Example

그는 집을 소유하고 있다.keu neun chi beul so yu ha go it tta

He owns a house.

Illustration for 소유하다 (own)

More examples

그는 작은 섬을 소유하고 있다.keu neun cha geun seo meul so yu ha go it tta

He owns a small island.

Core concept

A person or group has something under their control and can use or dispose of it as its owner.

Common phrases

  • 주택을 소유하다chu tae geul so yu ha da

    own a house

  • 자동차를 소유하다cha dong cha reul so yu ha da

    own a car

  • 토지를 소유하다to ji reul so yu ha da

    own land

Similar words

있다ittta: Having an item nearby as something in one's possession.
가지다kajida: Possessing an object or having a personal ability.
갖다kattta: Keeping an object close at hand in everyday speech.

Definition in Korean

어떤 사람이나 단체가 물건·권리 등을 법적·사실적으로 가지고 있어 사용하거나 처분할 수 있음을 나타내는 동사.eo tteon sa ra mi na tan che ga mul geon kwol li teung eul peop jjeok sa sil jeo geu ro ka ji go i sseo sa yong ha geo na cheo bun hal ssu i sseu meul na ta nae neun tong sa

Word origin

It combines the Sino-Korean noun for ownership with the verb meaning to do, forming a verb meaning to own.

Usage tips

  • This verb often sounds formal in contracts, news, and official writing, while everyday speech usually uses a more ordinary expression for simply having something.

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