Korean word

작성하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchaksseonghada

Meaning

  • verbwrite

Example

보고서를 작성했습니다.po go seo reul chak sseong haet sseum ni da

I wrote the report.

Illustration for 작성하다 (write)

More examples

이력서를 작성해서 내일 면접에 가져갈 거예요.i ryeok sseo reul chak sseong hae seo nae il myeon jeo be ka jeo gal kkeo ye yo

I will write my resume and bring it to the interview tomorrow.

Core concept

Building a finished written document from the information it needs.

Common phrases

  • 이력서를 작성하다i ryeok sseo reul chak sseong ha da

    write a resume

  • 계획서를 작성하다kye hoek sseo reul chak sseong ha da

    write a plan

  • 메모를 작성하다me mo reul chak sseong ha da

    write a memo

Similar words

기입하다kiipada: Put the requested details into the proper fields on a form.
적다cheoktta: Write brief information on paper or in a note for later reference.
기재하다kijaehada: Clearly record formal details in an official document.

Definition in Korean

문서나 양식에 필요한 내용을 체계적으로 만들어 적는 동사.mun seo na yang si ge pi ryo han nae yong eul che gye jeo geu ro man deu reo cheong neun tong sa

Word origin

The word developed from Sino-Korean roots for making and completing something, then gained its verb form through the usual Korean verb-forming element.

Usage tips

  • English write covers many situations, but this Korean verb often highlights a document that is being prepared for practical or official use.

Other meanings

  • fill inverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 작성법chaksseongbeopwriting methodnoun
  • 작성양식chaksseongyangsikdocument templatenoun

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