Korean word

적용하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheogyonghada

Meaning

  • verbapply

Example

주문에 할인을 적용했어요.chu mu ne ha ri neul cheo gyong hae sseo yo

I applied the discount to the order.

Illustration for 적용하다 (apply)

More examples

그 규칙은 모든 회원에게 바로 적용됩니다.keu kyu chi geun mo deun hoe wo ne ge pa ro cheo gyong doem ni da

The rule is immediately applied to all members.

Core concept

A rule, method, or benefit is placed onto a particular target so its intended effect takes hold.

Common phrases

  • 규칙을 적용하다kyu chi geul cheo gyong ha da

    apply a rule

  • 법을 적용하다peo beul cheo gyong ha da

    apply the law

  • 새 정책을 적용하다sae cheong chae geul cheo gyong ha da

    apply a new policy

Similar words

사용하다sayonghada: Using a tool, device, service, or method to achieve a purpose.
활용하다hwaryonghada: Making productive use of available time, knowledge, or resources in a suitable situation.
응용하다eungyonghada: Putting learned knowledge or skills to work in a new situation.
적용되다cheogyongdoeda: Having a rule, method, or benefit take effect for a particular target.

Definition in Korean

어떤 규칙이나 방법을 특정 대상이나 상황에 그대로 대입해 그 원리나 효과가 발휘되게 하는 행동을 가리키는 동사.eo tteon kyu chi gi na pang beo beul teuk jjeong tae sang i na sang hwang e keu dae ro tae i pae keu wol li na hyo gwa ga pal hwi doe ge ha neun haeng dong eul ka ri ki neun tong sa

Word origin

적용하다 (jeogyonghada, "to apply") is built from 적용 (jeogyong, "application") and 하다 (hada, "to do"), forming a verb for putting something into use.

Usage tips

  • English adapt often suggests changing something to fit, while this verb usually means using an existing rule, method, or benefit on a target.

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