Korean word

익히다

Pronunciation

Romanizationikida

Meaning

  • verblearn

Example

한국어 발음을 빨리 익히고 싶어요.han gu geo pa reu meul ppal li i ki go si peo yo

I want to learn Korean pronunciation quickly.

Illustration for 익히다 (learn)

More examples

표현을 익히면 대화가 더 자연스러워져요.pyo hyeo neul i ki myeon tae hwa ga teo cha yeon seu reo wo jeo yo

If you learn expressions, conversation becomes more natural.

Core concept

A learner makes a new skill or area of knowledge settle through experience until it feels natural.

Common phrases

  • 표현을 익히다pyo hyeo neul i ki da

    learn expressions

  • 요령을 익히다yo ryeong eul i ki da

    learn the knack

  • 기본기를 익히다ki bon gi reul i ki da

    master the basics

Similar words

배우다paeuda: Gain knowledge or a skill through teaching, study, or practice.
익숙해지다ikssukaejida: Become comfortable with a new person, place, or activity through repeated experience.

Definition in Korean

경험이나 연습을 통해 특정한 행동이나 지식을 잘 하도록 익숙하게 만들다.kyeong heo mi na yeon seu beul tong hae teuk jjeong han haeng dong i na chi si geul chal ha do rok ik ssu ka ge man deul da

Word origin

The verb developed from a causative use of a word meaning to ripen or become cooked, connecting physical readiness with acquired skill.

Usage tips

  • English often uses separate verbs for learning a skill and becoming accustomed to it, while Korean can use this single form for both ideas.

Other meanings

  • get used toverb
  • cookverb

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