Korean word

수입하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationsuipada

Meaning

  • verbimport

Example

이 가게는 외국에서 와인을 수입해요.i ka ge neun oe gu ge seo wa i neul su i pae yo

This store imports wine from other countries.

Illustration for 수입하다 (import)

More examples

회사는 해외에서 제품을 수입해요.hoe sa neun hae oe e seo che pu meul su i pae yo

The company imports products from overseas.

Core concept

Foreign goods cross into the domestic supply chain and become available for local sale or production.

Common phrases

  • 와인을 수입해요wa i neul su i pae yo

    import wine

  • 제품을 수입해요che pu meul su i pae yo

    import products

  • 식품을 수입해요sik pu meul su i pae yo

    import food

Similar words

들여오다teuryeooda: Brings something from outside into a country or building.
가져오다kajeooda: Brings a person or thing from another place to the current location.

Definition in Korean

외국에서 온 물품을 국내로 들여와 통관·검역 절차를 거쳐 판매 또는 제조에 사용되게 하는 것을 뜻하는 동사oe gu ge seo on mul pu meul kung nae ro teu ryeo wa tong gwan keo myeok cheol cha reul keo cheo pan mae tto neun che jo e sa yong doe ge ha neun keo seul tteu ta neun tong sa

Word origin

The verb combines a Sino-Korean noun meaning import, built from elements meaning transport and enter, with a verb-forming element meaning do.

Usage tips

  • This formal verb is especially useful in news, business, and TOPIK passages about trade and customs.

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