Korean

하다

준비하다
Meaning: to prepare; to get ready
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 준비하다
Present 준비한다
Polite 준비해요
Formal 준비합니다
Past 준비했다
Past + Polite 준비했어요
Guess + Polite 준비하겠어요
Connective 준비하고
Conditional 준비하면
Volitional 준비하자
Imperative 준비해라
Imperative + Polite 준비하세요
Attributive 준비하는 / 준비한 / 준비할

Handwriting

準
備

Example sentences

I prepared my bag for tomorrow's trip.
재난에 대비하여 오랫동안 보관할 수 있는 식물을 준비했다.
Prepared food that can be stored for a long time in preparation for a disaster.
어머니는 저녁을 준비하기 위해 마트에 가셨다.
Mother went to the mart to prepare for dinner.
부족한 솜씨나마 정성껏 준비했습니다.
Even with my lacking skills, I prepared this with all my heart.
할머니는 손녀를 위해 맛있는 간식을 준비하셨다.
The grandmother prepared a delicious snack for her granddaughter.
할머니는 오랜만에 놀러 온 손주를 위해 맛있는 음식을 준비하셨다.
The grandmother prepared delicious food for her grandchildren who came to visit after a long time.
감독님의 스탠바이 신호에 맞춰 준비했다.
I prepared myself in response to the director's standby signal.
며느리는 제사상에 올릴 음식을 정성스럽게 준비했다.
The daughter-in-law carefully prepared the food to be placed on the ritual table.
명절에 큰어머니께서 음식을 준비하셨습니다.
During the holiday, my paternal aunt prepared the food.
친구의 생일을 위해 서프라이즈 파티를 준비했어요.
I prepared a surprise party for my friend's birthday.

Usage Notes

Used for both physical items and mental preparation.

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