Korean word

활용하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationhwaryonghada

Meaning

  • verbuse

Example

시간을 활용해서 운동했어요.si ga neul hwa ryong hae seo un dong hae sseo yo

I used the time to exercise.

Illustration for 활용하다 (use)

More examples

교재를 활용해서 수업을 준비했어요.kyo jae reul hwa ryong hae seo su eo beul chun bi hae sseo yo

I used the textbook to prepare for class.

Core concept

Putting existing knowledge, time, or resources to productive use in context.

Common phrases

  • 교재를 활용하다kyo jae reul hwa ryong ha da

    use a textbook

  • 보고서를 활용하다po go seo reul hwa ryong ha da

    use a report

  • 정보를 활용하다cheong bo reul hwa ryong ha da

    use information

Similar words

사용하다sayonghada: Employs a device, service, tool, or method for its intended purpose.
이용하다iyonghada: Uses a person, facility, service, or thing to obtain help, convenience, or gain.
응용하다eungyonghada: Uses familiar knowledge or skills in a changed setting to solve a problem.
적용하다cheogyonghada: Brings a rule, method, or benefit to bear on a particular case.

Definition in Korean

어떤 자원이나 지식·시간을 상황에 맞춰 응용하거나 효율적으로 쓰다.eo tteon cha wo ni na chi sik si ga neul sang hwang e mat chwo eung yong ha geo na hyo yul jeo geu ro sseu da

Word origin

Its meaning reflects a Sino-Korean combination of active use and application with a common element that forms a verb.

Usage tips

  • A useful reading clue is that this verb often appears when something is adapted to fit a particular situation.

Other meanings

  • applyverb

Opposites

  • 낭비하다nangbihadawasteverb

Related words

  • 활용법hwaryongbeopmethod of usenoun
  • 활용성hwaryongseongusabilitynoun

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