Korean word

준비

Pronunciation

Romanizationchunbi

Meaning

  • nounpreparation

Example

여행 준비를 했어요.yeo haeng chun bi reul hae sseo yo

I made preparations for the trip.

Illustration for 준비 (preparation)

More examples

아침 준비가 아직 덜 됐어요.a chim chun bi ga a jik teol twae sseo yo

The morning preparations are not quite finished yet.

Core concept

Getting the needed objects and a person's mind ready before something happens, including the state of being ready.

Common phrases

  • 아침 준비a chim chun bi

    morning preparations

  • 출발 준비chul bal chun bi

    departure preparations

  • 서류 준비seo ryu chun bi

    document preparation

Similar words

준비물chunbimul: Useful things collected to bring or have ready for a planned activity.
마련maryeon: Setting up what is needed so a place, supply, or plan can be used.
대비taebi: Preparation for a possible danger or difficult situation before it arrives.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일을 앞두고 필요한 것들을 미리 챙기거나 마음가짐을 갖추는 행위 또는 그렇게 갖춰진 상태.eo tteon i reul ap ttu go pi ryo han keot tteu reul mi ri chaeng gi geo na ma eum ga ji meul kat chu neun haeng wi tto neun keu reo ke kat chwo jin sang tae

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound combines elements meaning to make ready and to equip, giving it the sense of preparing in advance.

Usage tips

  • It is useful for everyday plans such as trips, school activities, meals, and celebrations, so it helps describe what happens before an activity begins.

Other meanings

  • readinessnoun

Opposites

  • 무방비mubangbiunpreparednessnoun

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