Korean word

예비

Pronunciation

Romanizationyebi

Meaning

  • nounbackup

Example

여행 전에 예비 계획을 세웠다.yeo haeng cheo ne ye bi kye hoe geul se wot tta

Before the trip, a backup plan was made.

Illustration for 예비 (backup)

More examples

여행 경비로 예비 자금을 따로 마련해 두었다.yeo haeng kyeong bi ro ye bi cha geu meul tta ro ma ryeon hae tu eot tta

I set aside a separate reserve fund for travel expenses.

Core concept

A ready reserve held back until it is needed.

Common phrases

  • 예비 자금ye bi cha geum

    reserve funds

  • 예비 후보ye bi hu bo

    reserve candidate

  • 예비 조사ye bi cho sa

    preliminary investigation

Similar words

준비chunbi: The act of getting needed things and plans ready before an event.
여분yeobun: An extra amount kept on hand beyond what is needed.
예비품yebipum: A spare item kept ready to replace one that is broken or missing.
대체품taechepum: A replacement item used when the original is no longer usable.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일이나 상황에 대비하여 미리 마련해 두는 것.eo tteon i ri na sang hwang e tae bi ha yeo mi ri ma ryeon hae tu neun keot

Word origin

The word is formed from Sino-Korean elements meaning in advance and prepare, so its structure points to preparation before an event or need.

Usage tips

  • This noun often appears before another noun to show that a plan, supply, or item is prepared for use if needed.

Other meanings

  • reservenoun

Opposites

  • 본선ponseonfinal roundnoun
  • 정규cheonggyuregularnoun

Related words

  • 예비교육yebigyoyukpreparatory educationnoun
  • 예비단계yebidangyepreliminary stagenoun

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