Korean

하다

수집하다
Meaning: to collect; to gather for a purpose
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 수집하다
Present 수집한다
Polite 수집해요
Formal 수집합니다
Past 수집했다
Past + Polite 수집했어요
Guess + Polite 수집하겠어요
Connective 수집하고
Conditional 수집하면
Volitional 수집하자
Imperative 수집해라
Imperative + Polite 수집하세요
Attributive 수집하는 / 수집한 / 수집할

Handwriting

蒐
集

Example sentences

The reporter carefully collected testimony and photos at the scene.
이 연구를 위한 자료를 수집하고 있습니다.
I am collecting data for this research.
저는 아름다운 도자기를 수집하는 것을 좋아합니다.
I like collecting beautiful pottery.
정찰병은 적진 깊숙이 침투하여 정보를 수집했다.
The scout infiltrated deep into the enemy camp and collected information.

Usage Notes

Used when someone gathers items, information, or materials deliberately, often for a hobby, research, or an investigation.

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