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기획하다

To make a detailed plan for a project or event.

gihoekhada
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Explanation at your level:

You use 기획하다 when you want to make a plan for a big project. Imagine you want to make a party. You think about food, music, and guests. That thinking is 기획하다.

In daily life, 기획하다 is used for work or school projects. If you are in a group, you might say, 'Let's plan the presentation.' In Korean, you would say, '발표를 기획해요.'

At this level, you recognize that 기획하다 is more specific than '계획하다'. While '계획하다' is about scheduling, '기획하다' is about creating the structure of an idea. It is very common in office environments.

When you reach this level, you understand the nuance of 기획하다 in professional contexts. It implies strategic thinking and foresight. You will see it in job descriptions and marketing materials frequently.

At the advanced level, you can use 기획하다 to describe complex initiatives. It is often paired with nouns like 전략 (strategy) or 콘텐츠 (content). It suggests a high degree of agency and creative control.

Mastery of 기획하다 involves understanding its role in organizational culture. It is not just a verb but a professional competency. It reflects the ability to synthesize abstract concepts into actionable frameworks.

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  • Means to plan or devise a project.
  • Used mainly in professional or creative contexts.
  • Distinct from '계획하다' (scheduling).
  • Essential for business and office communication.

Hey there! 기획하다 is a super useful verb in Korean. It essentially means to plan or devise something, but it has a more professional or creative flair than just saying 'to plan' (계획하다).

When you 기획하다, you are usually looking at the big picture. You are thinking about the steps, the resources, and the final goal of a project. Whether it's a marketing campaign, a birthday party, or a software app, if you are the one putting the pieces together, you are 기획-ing it!

The word 기획하다 is composed of two Hanja characters: 기(企) meaning 'to stand on tiptoe/to look forward' and 획(劃) meaning 'to draw a line/to divide'.

Historically, this implies looking ahead into the future and drawing out the boundaries or the path for a project. It is a fascinating look at how ancient scholars viewed planning as 'marking the ground' for future success. It has evolved from simple land surveying concepts to the modern corporate term for strategic management.

You will hear this word constantly in business settings. It is the go-to verb for project managers and creative teams. You don't usually use it for simple daily tasks like 'planning to eat dinner'.

Common collocations include 이벤트를 기획하다 (to plan an event) or 신제품을 기획하다 (to plan a new product). It carries a sense of professionalism and intent that makes it perfect for resumes and office meetings.

While not strictly an idiom, 기획 의도 (planning intention) is a phrase you will see on every project proposal. It explains the 'why' behind a project.

Another common expression is 기획 단계 (planning stage), referring to the early phase of a project. You might also hear 기획력이 좋다, which means someone has a great talent for coming up with innovative plans.

As a regular verb, it follows the standard -하다 conjugation pattern. In the present tense, it becomes 기획합니다 (formal) or 기획해요 (polite).

Pronunciation-wise, be careful with the '기' and '획' sounds. The '획' requires a crisp 'h' sound followed by a diphthong. It rhymes slightly with other words ending in '-획' like '계획' (plan), though '기획' is specifically about the act of planning.

Fun Fact

It combines the concept of 'standing on tiptoes' to see further with 'drawing a line' to map out the future.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /gi.hoek.ha.da/

Crisp 'g', clear 'h'.

US /gi.hoek.ha.da/

Standard Korean pronunciation rules apply.

Common Errors

  • Mispronouncing '획' as '훽'
  • Dropping the 'h' sound
  • Blurring the 'gi' into 'ji'

Rhymes With

계획 수획 채획 개획 명획

Difficulty Rating

Lesen 2/5

Common in business documents.

Writing 3/5

Requires understanding of nuance.

Speaking 2/5

Useful in professional settings.

Hören 2/5

Frequently heard in media.

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

생각하다 하다 준비하다

Learn Next

계획하다 구상하다 전략

Fortgeschritten

기획안 기획 의도 기획력

Grammar to Know

-하다 Verb Conjugation

기획합니다

Object Marker (을/를)

프로젝트를 기획하다

Present Progressive (-고 있다)

기획하고 있다

Examples by Level

1

우리는 파티를 기획해요.

We are planning a party.

Simple present.

2

그는 행사를 기획합니다.

He plans the event.

Formal ending.

3

무엇을 기획해요?

What are you planning?

Question form.

4

새로운 것을 기획해요.

I am planning something new.

Object marker.

5

여행을 기획합시다.

Let's plan a trip.

Suggestive form.

6

기획하는 중이에요.

I am in the middle of planning.

Progressive.

7

누가 기획했나요?

Who planned this?

Past tense.

8

기획하기 쉬워요.

It is easy to plan.

Infinitive use.

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Häufige Kollokationen

이벤트를 기획하다
신제품을 기획하다
기획 의도
기획 단계
전략을 기획하다
콘텐츠를 기획하다
프로그램을 기획하다
기획력을 발휘하다
기획안을 작성하다
기획팀

Idioms & Expressions

"기획의 달인"

A master of planning.

그는 정말 기획의 달인이에요.

casual

"기획에 착수하다"

To start the planning process.

다음 주부터 기획에 착수합니다.

formal

"기획을 뒤엎다"

To scrap/overturn a plan.

상사가 기획을 완전히 뒤엎었어요.

casual

"기획을 구체화하다"

To make a plan concrete.

아이디어를 기획으로 구체화하세요.

formal

"기획을 주도하다"

To lead the planning.

그녀가 이번 프로젝트 기획을 주도했어요.

neutral

"기획이 탄탄하다"

The plan is solid/well-structured.

이번 기획은 정말 탄탄하네요.

neutral

Easily Confused

기획하다 vs 계획하다

Both mean 'plan'.

Scheduling vs. Designing.

시간을 계획하다 vs. 프로젝트를 기획하다.

기획하다 vs 준비하다

Both involve preparation.

Preparation vs. Planning.

재료를 준비하다 vs. 행사를 기획하다.

기획하다 vs 구상하다

Both involve ideas.

Conceiving vs. Structuring.

아이디어를 구상하다 vs. 기획하다.

기획하다 vs 설계하다

Both involve structural planning.

System/Physical design vs. Project planning.

건물을 설계하다 vs. 기획하다.

Sentence Patterns

A1

Subject + Object + 를 + 기획하다

우리는 새 프로젝트를 기획합니다.

A2

Subject + Object + 를 + 기획하고 있다

그는 행사를 기획하고 있습니다.

B1

Subject + 기획한 + Noun

이것은 제가 기획한 행사입니다.

B1

Subject + 기획하기로 했다

우리는 여행을 기획하기로 했습니다.

B2

Subject + 기획하느라 바쁘다

요즘 새 프로젝트를 기획하느라 바빠요.

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Nouns

기획 Planning/Project

Verbs

기획되다 To be planned

Verwandt

계획 Similar but focuses on scheduling

How to Use It

frequency

8/10 in business context

Formality Scale

Professional/Formal Neutral Casual (rarely used) Slang (none)

Häufige Fehler

Using 기획하다 for simple scheduling like 'planning to go home'. → 계획하다
기획하다 implies a project or creative design.
Confusing 기획 with 계획. → Check context.
계획 is for time/schedules; 기획 is for projects/ideas.
기획하다 as a noun. → 기획
기획하다 is the verb form.
Using it for natural events. → N/A
You cannot 'plan' the weather.
Overusing it in casual conversation. → 생각하다/준비하다
It sounds too professional for daily life.

Tips

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Memory Palace Trick

Visualize a 'GI' (soldier) 'Hacking' a plan into the ground.

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When Native Speakers Use It

Use it whenever you are leading a project.

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Cultural Insight

It's a key word in Korean office culture.

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Grammar Shortcut

Always pair it with an object (을/를).

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Say It Right

Keep the 'h' sound crisp.

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Don't Make This Mistake

Don't use it for simple schedules.

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Did You Know?

It comes from ancient surveying terms.

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Study Smart

Create a mock '기획안' for a project.

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Professionalism

Use it in interviews to sound professional.

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Verb Patterns

It is a standard -하다 verb.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of a 'GI' (soldier) 'Hacking' (drawing) a map for a mission.

Visual Association

A person standing on a ladder (tiptoe) drawing a map on the ground.

Word Web

Project Strategy Idea Team Goal

Herausforderung

Try to '기획' your next weekend trip in 3 steps.

Wortherkunft

Hanja (Sino-Korean)

Original meaning: Looking forward and marking boundaries.

Kultureller Kontext

None, standard professional term.

Equates to 'project management' or 'strategic planning'.

Used in almost every K-Drama office scene.

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

At work

  • 기획안을 보여주세요
  • 기획팀에 문의하세요
  • 기획 의도가 무엇인가요?

At school

  • 축제를 기획해요
  • 발표를 기획해요
  • 조별 과제를 기획해요

In creative work

  • 콘텐츠를 기획하다
  • 영상을 기획하다
  • 디자인을 기획하다

General planning

  • 이벤트를 기획하다
  • 여행을 기획하다
  • 모임을 기획하다

Conversation Starters

"이번 프로젝트 기획은 누가 했나요?"

"새로운 이벤트를 기획해 볼까요?"

"기획하는 것을 좋아하시나요?"

"가장 기억에 남는 기획은 무엇인가요?"

"기획할 때 가장 중요한 게 뭐라고 생각하세요?"

Journal Prompts

Describe a project you would like to plan (기획하다).

Why is planning (기획) important for a team?

Reflect on a time you planned an event.

What makes a good '기획자'?

Häufig gestellte Fragen

8 Fragen

No, 계획하다 is for schedules; 기획하다 is for project design.

Usually no, unless it's a major project.

기획자.

Yes, it is common in professional settings.

Yes, if it's a big, organized event.

You didn't 기획한 것.

Yes, '기획'.

Only for significant tasks.

Teste dich selbst

fill blank A1

우리는 새로운 이벤트를 ___.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 기획해요

We are planning an event.

multiple choice A2

Which is a synonym for 'planning a project'?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 기획하다

기획하다 is the correct term.

true false B1

기획하다 is usually used for simple daily chores.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Falsch

It is for projects/professional tasks.

match pairs B1

Word

Bedeutung

All matched!

Matching nouns to meanings.

sentence order B2

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

Subject-Object-Verb order.

Ergebnis: /5

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