변경하다
변경하다 در ۳۰ ثانیه
- Formal verb for changing plans or schedules.
- Used in official, administrative, and digital contexts.
- Commonly paired with '시간', '장소', and '설정'.
- More professional than the native Korean word '바꾸다'.
The Korean verb 변경하다 (byeongyeong-hada) is a formal and precise term used to describe the act of changing, modifying, or altering something that has already been established, decided, or scheduled. Unlike the more general and informal word '바꾸다' (bakkuda), which can apply to anything from changing clothes to swapping items, 변경하다 is strictly reserved for administrative, official, or planned contexts. It is a Sino-Korean word composed of 變 (변 - change) and 更 (경 - change/renew), emphasizing a formal shift in status or arrangement.
- Core Nuance
- It implies a deliberate adjustment to a pre-existing plan. If you change your mind about a pizza topping, you use '바꾸다'. If you change the departure time of a flight or the terms of a legal contract, you use '변경하다'.
- Formal Contexts
- Commonly found in business emails, official announcements, app settings (e.g., '비밀번호 변경' - Change Password), and academic schedules.
회의 시간을 오후 3시로 변경했습니다.
— I have changed the meeting time to 3 PM.
In the context of the CEFR B1 level, learners should transition from using simple verbs to these more specific Sino-Korean verbs. '변경하다' is essential for navigating life in Korea, whether you are dealing with immigration (changing your visa status), banking (changing your address), or simply rescheduling a doctor's appointment. It suggests that a record is being updated.
비밀번호를 정기적으로 변경하는 것이 안전합니다.
— It is safe to change your password regularly.
Using 변경하다 correctly requires understanding its grammatical environment. As a transitive verb, it always takes an object marked by the particles -을/를. The thing being changed is usually an abstract concept like a plan, time, location, or setting.
- Common Objects
- 일정 (Schedule)
- 계획 (Plan)
- 장소 (Location)
- 설정 (Settings)
- 계약 (Contract)
여행 일정을 변경하고 싶어요.
— I want to change my travel itinerary.
When you want to specify what the item is being changed *to*, you use the particle -(으)로. This indicates the destination or the final state of the change. For example, 'A를 B로 변경하다' means 'To change A to B'.
In professional settings, you will often see the noun form 변경 used in compound nouns. For instance, '예약 변경' (Reservation Change) or '주소 변경' (Address Change). This is the standard way to label buttons on websites or headers in documents.
You will encounter 변경하다 in several key environments in South Korea. Understanding these contexts will help you recognize the word instantly when it is spoken or written.
- 1. Public Transport & Travel
- At train stations or airports, announcements regarding platform changes or flight delays often use this word. '탑승구가 변경되었습니다' (The boarding gate has been changed).
- 2. Digital Interfaces
- Every Korean app or website uses '변경' in the settings menu. Whether it's changing your profile picture, notification settings, or language, this is the go-to term.
- 3. Corporate Culture
- In office meetings, when a project deadline is pushed back or a strategy is pivoted, '변경' is the professional way to discuss it. It sounds more decisive and official than '바꾸다'.
기상 악화로 인해 비행기 시간이 변경될 수 있습니다.
— Flight times may be changed due to bad weather.
Learners often struggle with the distinction between various 'change' verbs in Korean. Here are the most common pitfalls when using 변경하다.
- Mistake 1: Using it for physical objects
- You cannot '변경' your shoes or a shirt you bought at a store. For physical items, use 교환하다 (to exchange) or 바꾸다 (to change/swap). '변경하다' is for abstract arrangements.
- Mistake 2: Confusing with '수정하다'
- 수정하다 means 'to edit' or 'to correct'. While similar, '수정' implies fixing an error or refining a draft, whereas '변경' implies a shift in the plan itself.
To truly master 변경하다, you must understand its synonyms and how they differ in nuance.
- 바꾸다 (Bakkuda)
- The native Korean equivalent. It is versatile and used in daily conversation. '변경하다' is the formal version of this.
- 수정하다 (Sujeong-hada)
- To modify or edit. Used when you are tweaking something to make it better or correct. '변경' is a more neutral shift in direction.
- 전환하다 (Jeonhwan-hada)
- To switch or convert. Often used for switching modes, systems, or mindsets (e.g., '분위기 전환' - a change of pace/atmosphere).
계획을 변경하는 것과 수정하는 것은 다릅니다.
— Changing a plan and modifying a plan are different.
چقدر رسمی است؟
سطح دشواری
گرامر لازم
-기로 하다
-(으)로
-게 되다
-아/어지다
-(으)ㄹ 수 있다
مثالها بر اساس سطح
비밀번호 변경.
Password change.
Noun form '변경' used as a label.
이름을 변경해요.
I change my name.
Simple present tense.
설정 변경.
Settings change.
Common menu item.
시간을 변경해요?
Are you changing the time?
Question form.
사진을 변경했어요.
I changed the photo.
Past tense.
계획 변경.
Plan change.
Short noun phrase.
내용을 변경해요.
I change the content.
Object + Verb.
이메일 주소 변경.
Email address change.
Administrative label.
예약 시간을 변경하고 싶어요.
I want to change the reservation time.
-고 싶다 (want to).
장소가 카페로 변경되었어요.
The location has been changed to a cafe.
Passive form '변경되다'.
비행기 표를 변경할 수 있나요?
Can I change the flight ticket?
-(으)ㄹ 수 있다 (can).
수업 일정이 변경되었습니다.
The class schedule has been changed.
Formal ending -습니다.
주소를 변경해야 해요.
I have to change my address.
-아/어야 하다 (must).
전화번호를 변경했습니까?
Did you change your phone number?
Formal question.
날짜를 변경해 주세요.
Please change the date.
-아/어 주세요 (please).
메뉴가 변경될 예정입니다.
The menu is scheduled to be changed.
-(으)ㄹ 예정이다 (scheduled to).
회의 안건을 갑자기 변경하게 되었습니다.
I ended up changing the meeting agenda suddenly.
-게 되다 (to end up).
사용자 정보를 변경하려면 인증이 필요합니다.
To change user information, authentication is required.
-(으)려면 (if you want to).
기존 계획을 대폭 변경하기로 결정했습니다.
We decided to change the existing plan significantly.
-기로 결정하다 (decide to).
출발 시간을 10시에서 11시로 변경했습니다.
I changed the departure time from 10 to 11.
A에서 B로 (from A to B).
계약 조건을 변경하는 것이 좋겠습니다.
It would be good to change the contract terms.
-는 것이 좋겠다 (it would be good to).
비밀번호를 변경한 지 얼마나 되었나요?
How long has it been since you changed your password?
-(으)ㄴ 지 (since).
예약을 변경하는 데 수수료가 드나요?
Is there a fee for changing the reservation?
-는 데 (in the act of).
전공을 변경하려고 고민 중입니다.
I am thinking about changing my major.
-(으)려고 고민 중이다 (thinking about doing).
정부의 정책 변경으로 인해 혼란이 생겼습니다.
Confusion arose due to the government's policy change.
-로 인해 (due to).
시스템 설정을 변경하면 성능이 향상됩니다.
If you change the system settings, performance improves.
-(으)면 (if).
프로젝트의 방향을 변경할 수밖에 없었습니다.
We had no choice but to change the direction of the project.
-(으)ㄹ 수밖에 없다 (no choice but to).
주최 측의 사정으로 장소가 변경되었습니다.
The venue was changed due to the organizer's circumstances.
사정 (circumstances).
이미 확정된 사항을 변경하기는 어렵습니다.
It is difficult to change matters that have already been finalized.
-기는 어렵다 (difficult to).
디자인을 변경함으로써 사용자 편의를 높였습니다.
By changing the design, we increased user convenience.
-(으)ㅁ으로써 (by doing).
예산 부족으로 인해 계획을 변경해야만 했습니다.
We had to change the plan due to a lack of budget.
-해야만 하다 (strong necessity).
비밀번호 변경 주기를 짧게 설정하세요.
Set the password change cycle to be short.
주기 (cycle).
사회적 통념이 변화함에 따라 법률도 변경되어야 합니다.
As social norms change, laws must also be modified.
-함에 따라 (according to).
그는 자신의 신념을 쉽게 변경하지 않는 사람이다.
He is a person who does not easily change his beliefs.
신념 (belief/conviction).
도시 계획의 변경은 주민들의 동의가 필수적이다.
Changing the city plan requires the consent of the residents.
필수적 (essential).
데이터의 구조를 변경하는 작업은 매우 정교해야 합니다.
The task of changing the data structure must be very precise.
정교하다 (exquisite/precise).
시대의 흐름에 맞춰 교육 과정을 변경하였습니다.
The curriculum was changed in line with the trends of the times.
흐름에 맞춰 (in line with the flow).
계약서의 문구를 변경할 때는 신중을 기해야 합니다.
When changing the wording of a contract, one must be cautious.
신중을 기하다 (to be very careful).
전략을 변경한 것이 승리의 결정적인 요인이었다.
Changing the strategy was the decisive factor in the victory.
결정적인 요인 (decisive factor).
환경 변화에 따라 서식지를 변경하는 동물들이 많다.
Many animals change their habitats according to environmental changes.
서식지 (habitat).
헌법을 변경하는 것은 국가의 근간을 흔드는 일이다.
Changing the constitution is something that shakes the foundation of the nation.
근간 (foundation/root).
패러다임의 변경은 과학 발전의 핵심적인 동력이다.
A change in paradigm is a core driving force of scientific progress.
동력 (driving force).
그는 정치적 입장을 수시로 변경하여 신뢰를 잃었다.
He lost trust by frequently changing his political stance.
수시로 (frequently/at any time).
시스템 아키텍처를 근본적으로 변경하기로 했습니다.
We decided to fundamentally change the system architecture.
근본적으로 (fundamentally).
언어의 의미는 시간이 흐름에 따라 끊임없이 변경된다.
The meaning of language is constantly changed over time.
끊임없이 (constantly).
조직의 구조를 변경함으로써 효율성을 극대화했다.
By changing the structure of the organization, efficiency was maximized.
극대화하다 (to maximize).
사건의 본질을 변경하려는 시도는 성공하지 못했다.
The attempt to change the essence of the case did not succeed.
본질 (essence).
국제 정세의 변화에 따라 외교 전략을 변경해야 한다.
Diplomatic strategies must be changed according to changes in the international situation.
정세 (situation/state of affairs).
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
اصطلاحات و عبارات
بهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
General and informal.
To replace one thing with another (like a battery).
To move to a different location.
To transform the shape or form.
To remodel or convert (like a house).
الگوهای جملهسازی
خانواده کلمه
مرتبط
نحوه استفاده
It is neutral but formal. It doesn't imply the change is good or bad, just that it happened.
Very high in formal and digital Korean.
- Using '변경하다' for physical objects like shoes.
- Confusing '변경되다' (passive) with '변경하다' (active).
- Using '변경하다' for changing people (e.g., changing a team member).
- Using '변경하다' for natural changes like the weather.
- Misspelling it as '변격하다' or '변강하다'.
نکات
Formal vs Informal
Always use '변경하다' in emails. It makes you look professional.
Passive Form
Remember '변경되다' is used when the subject is the thing being changed.
Pronunciation
Practice saying 'byeong-gyeong' quickly. The 'ng' sounds are important.
TOPIK Prep
Use this word when describing changes in data for the writing section.
Digital Literacy
Change your phone language to Korean to see '변경' in action every day.
Object Choice
Only use this for abstract things like time, place, and plans.
Politeness
Using Sino-Korean words like this shows a higher level of education.
Mnemonic
B-G (Byeong-Gyeong) = Business Goal change.
Public Announcements
Listen for this word at the airport; it's essential for travel.
Settings
If you see a gear icon, look for the word '변경' nearby.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Think of 'B' for 'Business' and 'C' for 'Change'. 'Byeongyeong' is the Business Change word.
ریشه کلمه
Sino-Korean origin, widely used in East Asian legal and administrative texts.
بافت فرهنگی
Highly formal. Use in written documents and professional speech.
Using this word correctly can make you sound more educated and professional.
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"회의 시간을 변경해도 될까요?"
"예약을 변경하고 싶은데 가능할까요?"
"비밀번호를 언제 마지막으로 변경하셨어요?"
"여행 일정을 왜 변경하셨나요?"
"설정을 어떻게 변경하는지 아세요?"
موضوعات نگارش
최근에 계획을 변경해야 했던 경험에 대해 써 보세요.
자신의 습관 중 하나를 변경하고 싶다면 무엇인가요?
회사의 정책이 변경된다면 어떤 점이 좋아질까요?
비밀번호를 자주 변경하는 것이 왜 중요한가요?
인생의 목표를 변경한 적이 있나요?
سوالات متداول
10 سوالNo, you should use '갈아입다' for clothes. '변경하다' is for plans or settings.
'변경' is a deliberate change of a plan, while '변화' is a general change or transformation over time.
Yes, but usually when talking about appointments, reservations, or phone settings.
You can say '일정이 변경되었습니다' (formal) or '일정이 바뀌었어요' (informal).
No, for changing currency, use '환전하다'.
It might sound a bit too formal. '바꾸다' is better for friends.
It means 'changed items' or 'matters that have been changed'.
Yes, it is the noun form meaning 'change' or 'modification'.
Yes, '비행기 표를 변경하다' is very common.
Not exactly. '수정하다' is closer to 'to fix/edit'. '변경하다' is just 'to change'.
خودت رو بسنج 180 سوال
Write a sentence: 'I want to change the meeting time.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'The location has been changed to the library.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'Please change your password regularly.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'I changed my travel plan.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'Is it possible to change the reservation?'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'The schedule might be changed due to weather.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'I decided to change my major.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'You need to change the settings.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'The flight time was changed.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'There are no changes.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'I need to change my address.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'Why did you change the plan?'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'The menu is changed every month.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'Please check the changed schedule.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'I will change the password now.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'The policy was changed suddenly.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'Can I change the date?'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'The bus route has changed.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'I want to change my phone number.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'The contract terms were changed.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Say: 'I want to change the time.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Can I change my reservation?'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'The location has changed.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'I need to change my password.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Please change the schedule.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Why did it change?'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'I changed my mind.' (Formal)
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'The plan was changed suddenly.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'I'll change the settings.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Is there a change fee?'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'I want to change my phone number.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'The date was changed to tomorrow.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'I will check the changes.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Please change the address.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'The menu has changed.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'I'm thinking of changing my major.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'The flight was changed.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'I want to change the color.' (Abstract/Design)
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'The rules have changed.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Let's change the strategy.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Listen and write the word: [변경]
Listen and write the word: [변경하다]
Listen and write the word: [변경되었습니다]
Listen and write the word: [일정 변경]
Listen and write the word: [비밀번호 변경]
Listen and write the word: [장소 변경]
Listen and write the word: [계획 변경]
Listen and write the word: [설정 변경]
Listen and write the word: [예약 변경]
Listen and write the word: [주소 변경]
Listen and write the word: [변경 수수료]
Listen and write the word: [변경 사항]
Listen and write the word: [변경 가능]
Listen and write the word: [변경 요청]
Listen and write the word: [변경 완료]
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Summary
Use '변경하다' when you are in a professional setting or using an app to change a setting. For example: '일정을 변경했습니다' (I changed the schedule). It sounds more precise and official than '바꿨습니다'.
- Formal verb for changing plans or schedules.
- Used in official, administrative, and digital contexts.
- Commonly paired with '시간', '장소', and '설정'.
- More professional than the native Korean word '바꾸다'.
Formal vs Informal
Always use '변경하다' in emails. It makes you look professional.
Passive Form
Remember '변경되다' is used when the subject is the thing being changed.
Pronunciation
Practice saying 'byeong-gyeong' quickly. The 'ng' sounds are important.
TOPIK Prep
Use this word when describing changes in data for the writing section.
مثال
예약 시간을 오후 3시로 변경하고 싶습니다.
محتوای مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر administration
신청
B1یک درخواست رسمی به یک مقام یا سازمان برای چیزی. به عنوان مثال، ثبت نام در یک دوره یا درخواست کارت اعتباری.
신청서
B1یک فرم درخواست که برای درخواست رسمی چیزی، مانند خدمات یا عضویت، استفاده میشود.
정원
B1The fixed number of people allowed in a group, organization, or program; a quota or capacity.
지침
B1دستورالعملها یا رهنمودهایی که باید رعایت شوند. دولت دستورالعملهای جدیدی صادر کرده است.
허가
B1واژه 허가 به معنای 'اجازه رسمی' یا 'مجوز' است. در زمینههای اداری استفاده میشود.