Korean word

합격하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationhapkkyeokada

Meaning

  • verbpass

Example

저는 이번 시험에 합격했어요.cheo neun i beon si heo me hap kkyeo kae sseo yo

I passed this exam.

Illustration for 합격하다 (pass)

More examples

친구들이 모두 합격했어요.chin gu deu ri mo du hap kkyeo kae sseo yo

All my friends passed.

Core concept

A gate opens after a test or review shows that the required standard has been met.

Common phrases

  • 시험에 합격하다si heo me hap kkyeo ka da

    pass an exam

  • 대학에 합격하다tae ha ge hap kkyeo ka da

    get into college

  • 면접에 합격하다myeon jeo be hap kkyeo ka da

    pass an interview

Similar words

붙다puttta: To pass an exam in casual everyday speech.
패스하다paeseuhada: To pass a test or screening using a casual loanword from English.
통과하다tonggwahada: To pass through an inspection or review by meeting its requirements.

Definition in Korean

시험이나 심사에서 정해진 기준을 충족하여 합격 판정을 받는 동사si heo mi na sim sa e seo cheong hae jin ki ju neul chung jo ka yeo hap kkyeok pan jeong eul pan neun tong sa

Word origin

The Sino-Korean noun 합격 (hapkkyeo, "passing") combines with 하다 (kada, "to do") to form this verb.

Usage tips

  • The word works for school tests, entrance checks, and other formal selections, so it is useful beyond ordinary classroom grades.

Opposites

  • 불합격하다pulhapkkyeokadafailverb
  • 탈락하다tallakadabe eliminatedverb

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