기록하다
기록하다 en 30 segundos
- 기록하다 means to record or document facts and events formally for future use or preservation.
- It is commonly used in sports (setting records), science (logging data), and history (archiving events).
- Grammatically, it is a transitive verb taking the object particle ~을/를 and is more formal than '쓰다'.
- The passive form '기록되다' is frequently used to describe how events are remembered in history.
The Korean verb 기록하다 (girokhada) is a cornerstone of formal and objective communication. At its heart, it combines the Hanja characters 記 (gi - to record/remember) and 錄 (rok - to copy/register). While in English we might use 'write down,' 'document,' or 'log,' 기록하다 implies a level of permanence and systematic intent. It is not merely jotting a grocery list on a scrap of paper; it is the act of capturing information so it can be retrieved, analyzed, or preserved for posterity.
- Formal Documentation
- The process of officially entering data into a ledger, database, or historical archive. This is the primary use in government and business contexts.
역사가는 과거의 사건을 객관적으로 기록해야 합니다. (Historians must record past events objectively.)
- Scientific Observation
- In laboratory settings, it refers to the systematic logging of experimental results, temperatures, or reactions to ensure reproducibility.
실험 결과를 매시간 기록하여 변화를 관찰했다. (By recording the experiment results every hour, we observed the changes.)
- Athletic Achievement
- Used when an athlete sets a new time or score that is officially recognized as a 'record' (세계 기록 - world record).
그는 마라톤에서 새로운 세계 기록을 기록했다. (He set/recorded a new world record in the marathon.)
In a broader sense, 기록하다 covers the human desire to fight against forgetting. Whether it is a journalist recording an interview, a student taking meticulous notes for a thesis, or a software system logging user activity, the verb implies that the information is being 'fixed' into a medium. It is the bridge between a fleeting moment and a permanent memory.
Using 기록하다 correctly requires understanding its formal tone. It is most commonly used with the object particle ~을/를. Because it is a '하다' verb derived from a noun (기록), you can often see it split in casual speech, though in writing, it remains joined.
- Grammatical Structure
- [Noun/Object] + 을/를 + 기록하다. Common objects include 사실 (facts), 데이터 (data), 점수 (scores), and 역사 (history).
회의 내용을 상세히 기록해 주세요. (Please record the meeting details in detail.)
- Passive vs. Active
- The active form is '기록하다' (to record), while the passive form is '기록되다' (to be recorded). Use '기록되다' when focusing on the event being preserved in history.
이 사건은 역사에 길이 기록될 것입니다. (This event will be recorded in history for a long time.)
When using this verb in a professional setting, adverbs like 정확하게 (accurately), 꼼꼼하게 (meticulously), or 객관적으로 (objectively) often accompany it to emphasize the quality of the record-keeping. It is rarely used for creative writing (like writing a novel) unless you are documenting the process of writing itself.
You will encounter 기록하다 in several distinct environments in Korea, ranging from the evening news to the doctor's office.
- News and Media
- Used when reporting economic figures, weather extremes, or historical milestones. '최고 기온을 기록하다' (to record the highest temperature).
오늘 서울은 39도를 기록하며 올여름 최고 기온을 경신했습니다. (Today, Seoul recorded 39 degrees, breaking this summer's record.)
- Medical and Legal
- Doctors '기록' symptoms in charts, and lawyers '기록' evidence or testimonies. It implies the legal weight of the written word.
의사는 환자의 상태 변화를 차트에 상세히 기록했다. (The doctor recorded the changes in the patient's condition in detail on the chart.)
Furthermore, in the digital age, you'll see this in app interfaces. A fitness app might say '활동을 기록하세요' (Record your activity), or a banking app might show '거래 기록' (Transaction record). It has transitioned seamlessly from paper scrolls to digital databases.
Learners often confuse 기록하다 with other 'writing' verbs. Understanding the nuance of 'documentation' is key to avoiding these errors.
- Confusing with '쓰다'
- '쓰다' is the general verb for 'to write.' You '쓰다' a letter or a poem. You '기록하다' facts or data. Using '기록하다' for a personal letter sounds overly robotic.
❌ 편지를 기록하다 (Record a letter)
✅ 편지를 쓰다 (Write a letter)
- Confusing with '적다'
- '적다' means to jot down or note. It is less formal than '기록하다'. You '적다' a phone number quickly, but a company '기록하다' its annual revenue.
전화번호를 잠깐 적어 주세요. (Please jot down the phone number for a moment.)
Another mistake is using it for 'recording audio/video.' For that, you must use 녹음하다 (audio) or 녹화하다 (video). While '기록' can technically encompass these in a very broad sense, in daily life, they are strictly separated.
Korean has many verbs for 'recording' or 'writing.' Choosing the right one depends on the context and the medium.
- 기입하다 (Gi-ip-hada)
- To fill in or enter information into specific blanks on a form. Focuses on the act of entry.
- 수록하다 (Su-rok-hada)
- To include or contain in a collection, book, or album. Often used for songs on a CD or articles in a journal.
이 노래는 그의 세 번째 앨범에 수록되어 있다. (This song is included in his third album.)
- 등록하다 (Deung-rok-hada)
- To register or sign up. Used for schools, gyms, or official registration of property.
When comparing 기록하다 and 메모하다, the latter is much more informal and temporary. You '메모' a thought so you don't forget it in the next 5 minutes; you '기록' a thought if it's part of a research project or a long-term journal.
How Formal Is It?
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~기 시작하다
~게 되다
~어 있다
~는 것
~기 위해
Ejemplos por nivel
이름을 기록하세요.
Please record (write down) your name.
Imperative form ~하세요.
매일 일기를 기록해요.
I record a diary every day.
Present tense ~해요.
그는 숫자를 기록합니다.
He records the numbers.
Formal present tense ~합니다.
우리는 오늘을 기록해요.
We record today.
Object particle ~을.
여기에 기록해 주세요.
Please record it here.
Request form ~해 주세요.
무엇을 기록합니까?
What are you recording?
Question form ~합니까?
저는 시간을 기록해요.
I record the time.
Topic particle ~는.
기록하는 것이 중요해요.
Recording is important.
Gerund form ~하는 것.
선생님이 출석을 기록하셨어요.
The teacher recorded the attendance.
Honorific past tense ~하셨어요.
운동 시간을 기록하고 있어요.
I am recording my exercise time.
Progressive form ~고 있다.
어제는 비가 많이 왔다고 기록되었어요.
It was recorded that it rained a lot yesterday.
Passive form 기록되다.
회의 내용을 수첩에 기록했어요.
I recorded the meeting details in my notebook.
Past tense ~했어요.
그 선수는 좋은 점수를 기록했습니다.
That athlete recorded a good score.
Formal past tense ~했습니다.
매일 먹는 음식을 기록해 보세요.
Try recording the food you eat every day.
Try doing ~해 보다.
관찰한 내용을 그림으로 기록해요.
Record the observed details with drawings.
Instrumental particle ~로.
중요한 사실을 잊지 않게 기록하세요.
Record important facts so you don't forget.
Purpose clause ~지 않게.
실험의 모든 과정을 상세히 기록해야 합니다.
You must record all processes of the experiment in detail.
Obligation ~해야 합니다.
이 책은 한국의 역사를 기록하고 있습니다.
This book records the history of Korea.
State of action ~고 있다.
그는 자신의 여행을 블로그에 기록하기 시작했다.
He started recording his travels on a blog.
Starting an action ~하기 시작하다.
사고 현장을 사진으로 기록하는 것이 필요합니다.
It is necessary to record the accident scene with photos.
Noun phrase ~하는 것.
기록하는 습관은 성공에 도움이 됩니다.
The habit of recording helps in achieving success.
Subject particle ~은/는.
정부는 새로운 법안의 통과를 기록했다.
The government recorded the passage of the new bill.
Formal context.
그 영화는 높은 관객 수를 기록하며 흥행에 성공했다.
The movie succeeded at the box office, recording a high number of viewers.
Conjunctive ~하며.
데이터를 정확하게 기록하지 않으면 오류가 생깁니다.
If you don't record data accurately, errors occur.
Conditional ~면.
이번 분기 매출은 역대 최고치를 기록할 것으로 예상됩니다.
This quarter's sales are expected to record an all-time high.
Future expectation ~할 것으로 예상되다.
조선왕조실록은 왕의 일거수일투족을 기록한 귀중한 자료입니다.
The Annals of the Joseon Dynasty is a valuable resource that recorded every move of the king.
Noun modifying form ~한.
그는 100미터 달리기에서 새로운 한국 기록을 기록했다.
He recorded a new Korean record in the 100-meter dash.
Specific terminology '한국 기록'.
기자들은 현장의 생생한 목소리를 기록하기 위해 노력한다.
Reporters strive to record the vivid voices of the scene.
Purpose ~하기 위해.
디지털 시대에는 모든 활동이 서버에 기록됩니다.
In the digital age, all activities are recorded on the server.
Passive voice ~됩니다.
그의 업적은 후세에 길이 기록될 것입니다.
His achievements will be recorded for a long time for future generations.
Future passive ~될 것입니다.
연구원은 관찰된 변수들을 체계적으로 기록하였다.
The researcher systematically recorded the observed variables.
Formal past tense ~하였다.
이 문서는 당시의 사회상을 생생하게 기록하고 있다.
This document vividly records the social conditions of that time.
Describing a state.
역사는 승자의 관점에서 기록되기 마련이다.
History is bound to be recorded from the perspective of the winner.
Natural tendency ~기 마련이다.
작가는 인간의 내면세계를 섬세하게 기록하려 애썼다.
The author struggled to delicately record the inner world of humans.
Effort ~하려 애쓰다.
통계청은 인구 변화 추이를 면밀히 기록하여 발표했다.
The Statistics Korea recorded the population change trends closely and announced them.
Sequential action ~하여.
그의 일기에는 전쟁의 참혹함이 고스란히 기록되어 있다.
The horrors of war are recorded intact in his diary.
Resultant state ~어 있다.
개인정보가 무단으로 기록되는 것에 대한 우려가 커지고 있다.
Concerns about personal information being recorded without permission are growing.
Gerund phrase ~는 것.
예술가는 찰나의 순간을 화폭에 기록한다.
The artist records a fleeting moment on the canvas.
Metaphorical use.
법정에서의 모든 발언은 속기로 기록되어야 한다.
All statements in court must be recorded by shorthand.
Necessity ~어야 한다.
그 사건은 한국 근대사의 비극으로 기록될 것이다.
The event will be recorded as a tragedy in modern Korean history.
Future passive.
기록되지 않은 역사는 망각의 늪으로 사라지기 쉽다.
History that is not recorded is easy to disappear into the swamp of oblivion.
Negative noun modification ~지 않은.
그 철학자는 존재의 의미를 언어로 기록하는 작업에 평생을 바쳤다.
The philosopher devoted his life to the task of recording the meaning of existence through language.
Devotion ~에 평생을 바치다.
빅데이터 기술은 인류의 모든 발자취를 실시간으로 기록하기에 이르렀다.
Big data technology has reached the point of recording all footsteps of humanity in real-time.
Reached a point ~하기에 이르다.
고고학자들은 유물에 기록된 상형문자를 해독하려 노력 중이다.
Archaeologists are trying to decipher the hieroglyphs recorded on the artifacts.
Currently doing ~중이다.
문학은 시대의 아픔을 기록하는 가장 주관적이면서도 객관적인 도구이다.
Literature is the most subjective yet objective tool for recording the pain of an era.
Contrastive ~면서도.
그의 침묵조차도 역사의 한 페이지로 기록될 만큼 강렬했다.
Even his silence was intense enough to be recorded as a page in history.
Degree ~을 만큼.
방대한 데이터를 어떻게 효율적으로 기록하고 보존할 것인가가 관건이다.
The key is how to efficiently record and preserve vast amounts of data.
Question as subject ~는가가 관건이다.
기록하는 행위 자체는 인간이 죽음에 저항하는 방식 중 하나이다.
The act of recording itself is one of the ways humans resist death.
Defining a concept.
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
Se confunde a menudo con
Modismos y expresiones
Fácil de confundir
Specifically for filling in forms.
Specifically for official registration.
Specifically for including in a collection.
Patrones de oraciones
Cómo usarlo
Implies objectivity and permanence.
Do not use for creative writing or informal letters.
- Using '기록하다' for personal letters.
- Confusing '기록하다' (text/data) with '녹음하다' (audio).
- Using '기록하다' for drawing pictures.
- Forgetting the object particle ~을/를.
- Using it in very casual, slang-heavy conversations where '적다' is better.
Consejos
Level Up Your Reports
In academic writing, always use '기록하다' instead of '적다' to describe data collection. It shows you understand formal register.
Passive Voice
Use '기록되다' when the subject is an event or history. '이 날은 역사에 기록되었다' (This day was recorded in history).
Historical Context
Mentioning the 'Sillok' (Annals) when talking about '기록' will impress Koreans with your cultural knowledge.
Sports Talk
When watching sports, use '신기록!' (New record!) to express excitement when someone breaks a record.
Adverb Pairing
Always pair '기록하다' with '정확하게' (accurately) in scientific or professional contexts.
News Keywords
When you hear '기록' on the news, it's usually followed by a number or a statistic.
Journaling
Try keeping a '학습 기록' (study record) to track your Korean progress using this verb.
Key-Rock
Remember: A Key to a Rock. Documentation is solid and permanent.
Not for Audio
Don't say '노래를 기록하다' for recording a song; use '녹음하다'.
Objectivity
Use this verb when you want to sound objective and unbiased.
Memorízalo
Origen de la palabra
記 (to remember/write) + 錄 (to copy/record). Originally referred to the act of scribes documenting royal decrees and historical events.
Contexto cultural
Korea is a highly digitized society where 'digital records' (전자 기록) are used for everything from medical history to public transport usage.
The Joseon Dynasty had professional scribes (Saganwon) who recorded every word the king said.
Practica en la vida real
Contextos reales
Inicios de conversación
"가장 기억에 남는 기록이 무엇인가요?"
"매일 일기를 기록하시나요?"
"한국 역사에서 가장 중요한 기록은 무엇이라고 생각하세요?"
"운동 기록을 앱으로 하시나요?"
"기록하는 습관이 왜 중요할까요?"
Temas para diario
오늘 하루 중 가장 기록하고 싶은 순간은?
10년 후의 나에게 남기고 싶은 기록은?
내가 세운 나만의 최고 기록은 무엇인가?
기록되지 않은 역사는 사라진다고 생각하는가?
디지털 기록과 종이 기록 중 무엇을 선호하는가?
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, for video you should use '녹화하다'. '기록하다' is primarily for text or data. However, in a very broad sense, a video can be a 'record' (기록) of an event, but the action of filming is '녹화'.
No, that sounds very strange. Use '편지를 쓰다'. '기록하다' is for facts and data, not personal correspondence.
A '메모' is a short, temporary note. A '기록' is a formal, permanent document. You '메모' a phone number, but you '기록' a historical event.
You can say '기록을 깨다' (informal) or '기록을 경신하다' (formal).
Yes, very often. It is used for meeting minutes (회의록), financial data, and project logs.
Yes, '일기를 기록하다' is correct and sounds a bit more formal/diligent than '일기를 쓰다'.
It means 'record-breaking' or 'unprecedented,' often used with weather like '기록적인 한파' (record-breaking cold wave).
It is 記錄 (記 - record, 錄 - record). Both characters mean to write down or preserve.
Yes, '100점을 기록하다' means to achieve or clock a score of 100.
Yes, '기록되다' means 'to be recorded'.
Ponte a prueba 200 preguntas
Write a sentence: 'I record my study time every day.'
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Write a sentence: 'Please record the meeting details.'
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Write a sentence: 'He set a new world record.'
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Write a sentence: 'History is recorded in books.'
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Write a sentence: 'Record the experiment results accurately.'
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Translate: 'It is important to record facts.'
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Translate: 'The temperature recorded 40 degrees.'
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Translate: 'I am recording a diary.'
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Translate: 'The doctor recorded the symptoms.'
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Translate: 'This will be recorded in history.'
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Write a sentence using '상세히' and '기록하다'.
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Write a sentence using '신기록'.
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Write a sentence using '기록적인'.
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Write a sentence about '데이터'.
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Translate: 'Who recorded this?'
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Translate: 'I want to record this moment.'
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Translate: 'Please don't record my voice.'
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Translate: 'The sales recorded a high.'
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Translate: 'Everything is recorded.'
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Pronounce: 기록하다
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Say: 'Please record this.'
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Say: 'I keep a diary.'
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Say: 'He set a new record.'
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Say: 'Record it in detail.'
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Say: 'It was recorded in history.'
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Say: 'I am recording data.'
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Say: 'The score was recorded.'
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Say: 'It's a record-breaking heatwave.'
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Say: 'I want to record my life.'
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Say: 'Don't forget to record it.'
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Say: 'The results were recorded accurately.'
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Say: 'Who is recording?'
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Say: 'Everything is recorded on the server.'
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Say: 'I recorded the meeting.'
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Say: 'It will be recorded forever.'
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Say: 'Check the record.'
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Say: 'He broke the record.'
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Say: 'Record your thoughts.'
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Say: 'This is an important record.'
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Listen and write: '기록하다'
Listen and write: '역사에 기록되다'
Listen and write: '신기록을 세우다'
Listen and write: '상세히 기록하세요'
Listen and write: '데이터 기록'
Listen and write: '기록적인 폭염'
Listen and write: '일기를 기록해요'
Listen and write: '점수를 기록했다'
Listen and write: '회의록 기록'
Listen and write: '사실을 기록하다'
Listen and write: '기록 보관소'
Listen and write: '정확하게 기록하다'
Listen and write: '기록을 경신하다'
Listen and write: '자동으로 기록된다'
Listen and write: '기록의 중요성'
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Summary
기록하다 is the essential verb for formal documentation and record-keeping. Unlike the general '쓰다' (to write), it implies that the information is being preserved as an official or permanent 'record' (기록). Example: '실험 결과를 정확하게 기록하세요' (Please record the experiment results accurately).
- 기록하다 means to record or document facts and events formally for future use or preservation.
- It is commonly used in sports (setting records), science (logging data), and history (archiving events).
- Grammatically, it is a transitive verb taking the object particle ~을/를 and is more formal than '쓰다'.
- The passive form '기록되다' is frequently used to describe how events are remembered in history.
Level Up Your Reports
In academic writing, always use '기록하다' instead of '적다' to describe data collection. It shows you understand formal register.
Passive Voice
Use '기록되다' when the subject is an event or history. '이 날은 역사에 기록되었다' (This day was recorded in history).
Historical Context
Mentioning the 'Sillok' (Annals) when talking about '기록' will impress Koreans with your cultural knowledge.
Sports Talk
When watching sports, use '신기록!' (New record!) to express excitement when someone breaks a record.
Ejemplo
연구원은 실험의 모든 과정을 꼼꼼하게 기록했다.
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