Korean word

확보

Pronunciation

Romanizationhwakppo

Meaning

  • nounsecuring

Example

자금 확보가 시급해요.cha geum hwak ppo ga si geu pae yo

Securing funds is urgent.

Illustration for 확보 (securing)

More examples

공연에서 좋은 자리 확보가 중요해요.kong yeo ne seo cho eun cha ri hwak ppo ga chung yo hae yo

Securing a good seat at the performance is important.

Core concept

Making sure a needed thing is obtained and kept available for use.

Common phrases

  • 좌석 확보chwa seok hwak ppo

    securing a seat

  • 시간 확보si gan hwak ppo

    securing time

  • 정보 확보cheong bo hwak ppo

    securing information

Similar words

얻기eotkki: Coming to have something through an action or exchange.
구하기kuhagi: Seeking out and obtaining a needed thing.
준비chunbi: The act or state of getting ready in advance.

Definition in Korean

필요한 것을 확실하게 마련하거나 손에 넣음.pi ryo han keo seul hwak ssil ha ge ma ryeon ha geo na so ne neo eum

Word origin

The Sino-Korean compound joins elements meaning certain and protect or keep, giving the idea of making something reliably available and retaining it.

Usage tips

  • For formal writing, this word describes arranging resources so they are ready when needed, while everyday Korean often uses simpler words for getting something.

Opposites

Related words

  • 확보하다hwakppohadasecureverb

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