Significado
To study and get ready for a test.
Contexto cultural
During the Suneung (CSAT) exam period, the whole country quietens down. Planes are grounded during the listening portion, and younger students often stand outside exam halls to cheer for their seniors who have been 'preparing for this test' for years. Most Korean students 'prepare for exams' at private academies called Hagwons. These stay open until 10 PM, and it is a common sight to see 'shuttle buses' waiting to take students home after a long day of preparation. Adults preparing for high-level exams often move into 'Gosi-wons', which are tiny, cheap rooms designed for maximum study focus. This lifestyle is called 'Gosi-saeng' (exam student) life. When someone is preparing for a test, Koreans give 'Yeot' (sticky taffy) or 'Chapssaltteok' (rice cakes) so that the knowledge 'sticks' to their brain and they 'stick' (pass) the exam.
Drop the marker
In casual speech, just say '시험 준비해'. It sounds much more natural and less like a textbook.
Don't say '시험을 공부하다'
This is a common mistake for English speakers. Always use '준비하다' or '시험 공부를 하다'.
Significado
To study and get ready for a test.
Drop the marker
In casual speech, just say '시험 준비해'. It sounds much more natural and less like a textbook.
Don't say '시험을 공부하다'
This is a common mistake for English speakers. Always use '준비하다' or '시험 공부를 하다'.
Use with '~느라'
If you want to sound like a native, use '시험 준비하느라...' to explain why you are tired or busy.
Cheer them on
If a friend says they are preparing for a test, respond with '화이팅!' (Fighting!) or '열공하세요!' (Study hard!).
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct object marker.
내일 시험___ 준비해요.
The word '시험' ends in a consonant, and it is the object of the verb '준비하다', so '을' is correct.
Which sentence means 'I am busy preparing for the exam'?
Choose the correct sentence:
'~하느라' is used to express that one is busy or a negative result occurred due to an ongoing action.
Complete the dialogue.
가: 주말에 같이 영화 볼까요? 나: 미안해요. 다음 주가 기말고사라서 ( ).
The speaker is declining an invitation because they have a final exam next week, so they need to prepare.
Match the Korean phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the four main stages of the testing process in Korean.
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Ayudas visuales
Where to Prepare
Places
- • 도서관 (Library)
- • 카페 (Cafe)
- • 학원 (Academy)
- • 집 (Home)
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejercicios내일 시험___ 준비해요.
The word '시험' ends in a consonant, and it is the object of the verb '준비하다', so '을' is correct.
Choose the correct sentence:
'~하느라' is used to express that one is busy or a negative result occurred due to an ongoing action.
가: 주말에 같이 영화 볼까요? 나: 미안해요. 다음 주가 기말고사라서 ( ).
The speaker is declining an invitation because they have a final exam next week, so they need to prepare.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are the four main stages of the testing process in Korean.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes! It works for any test, including '운전면허 시험' (driving license test).
'준비하다' is general preparation. '대비하다' is more about being ready for specific challenges or difficult questions.
Use the expression '벼락치기 하고 있어요'.
Yes, you can use it as a noun, e.g., '시험 준비가 끝났어요' (Exam prep is finished).
Usually, for interviews, we say '면접을 준비하다' (to prepare for an interview).
'시험 공부' focuses specifically on the act of studying the material, while '준비' can include signing up for the test and buying books.
Yes, '시험을 열심히 준비해요' is a very common and natural sentence.
It is neutral. It's fine for both a boss and a younger sibling.
Then you would say '시험을 출제하다' (to set/create exam questions) or '시험을 준비하다' (in the sense of organizing the event).
You can say '시험 준비가 지겨워요'.
Frases relacionadas
시험 공부를 하다
synonymTo do exam study
시험에 대비하다
similarTo prepare against a test
벼락치기를 하다
specialized formTo cram
시험을 보다
next stepTo take a test
복습하다
builds onTo review
