Korean word

예습하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationyeseupada

Meaning

  • verbstudy in advance

Example

시험 전에 예습을해요.si heom cheo ne ye seu beul hae yo

I study before the exam.

Illustration for 예습하다 (study in advance)

More examples

다음 수업을 이해하려고 수업 내용을 예습했어요.ta eum su eo beul i hae ha ryeo go su eop nae yong eul ye seu pae sseo yo

I previewed the lesson content to understand the next class.

Core concept

Previewing the lesson materials beforehand so the main flow becomes familiar.

Common phrases

  • 수업을 예습해요su eo beul ye seu pae yo

    preview the lesson

  • 수업 내용을 예습해요su eop nae yong eul ye seu pae yo

    preview the class material

Similar words

복습하다poksseupada: Checking earlier lessons again so their main points stay clear and familiar.
준비하다chunbihada: Getting everything in order for a future activity or situation.
공부하다kongbuhada: Spending time learning through reading, classes, exercises, or practice.

Definition in Korean

수업 전에 교재와 노트를 먼저 보고 내용의 흐름을 익히는 동사.su eop cheo ne kyo jae wa no teu reul meon jeo po go nae yong ui heu reu meul i ki neun tong sa

Word origin

Its structure combines Sino-Korean elements for beforehand and learning with a verb-forming element, making the meaning of learning beforehand easy to recognize.

Usage tips

  • For English speakers, the useful distinction is that this word concerns preparation for an upcoming lesson, not just starting any kind of study early.

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