Explanation at your level:
You use 검사하다 when you go to the doctor. It means 'to check.' For example, if you are sick, the doctor will 검사하다 your body. It is a very useful word for your health!
At this level, you can use 검사하다 for things other than health. You can 검사하다 your homework or your bag. It means to look at something carefully to see if it is okay or if there is a mistake.
As you move to intermediate, you will see 검사하다 in professional contexts. It is often used for quality control in factories or for checking legal documents. It implies a systematic process rather than just a quick look.
At the upper-intermediate level, notice how 검사하다 carries a sense of authority. It is the verb used by officials, doctors, and auditors. It carries the nuance of 'verification' and 'validation' rather than just 'seeing.'
In advanced usage, 검사하다 can be used in abstract contexts, such as 'examining' a situation or a theory. It suggests a deep, analytical approach to a problem, often requiring specialized knowledge or tools to perform the task effectively.
Mastery of 검사하다 involves understanding its etymological roots and its role in formal administrative, medical, and legal discourse. It is a cornerstone of professional Korean, representing the intersection of inquiry, observation, and institutional authority.
واژه در 30 ثانیه
- Means to examine or test.
- Common in medical and professional settings.
- Neutral formality.
- Pairs well with health and documents.
The Korean verb 검사하다 is a versatile term that sits at the intersection of medical care and general quality control. At its core, it means to examine or test.
When you use this word, you are implying a process of observation or analysis. Whether a doctor is performing a health checkup or a technician is inspecting a machine, the focus is always on verifying status or finding errors.
It is a very common word in daily life. You will hear it in hospitals, schools, and even when talking about checking your homework or looking over a document for mistakes.
The word 검사하다 is composed of two Hanja characters: 검 (檢), meaning to examine or check, and 사 (査), which also means to investigate or inquire.
Historically, these characters were used in administrative contexts to describe the act of officials auditing records or inspecting goods. Over time, the meaning expanded from purely bureaucratic tasks to include physical and medical examinations.
Because it is rooted in Sino-Korean (Hanja) vocabulary, it retains a level of precision that makes it perfect for professional and formal settings, while still being perfectly acceptable in casual conversation.
In casual settings, you might say 건강 검사하다 (to have a health check). In more formal business or legal settings, it is used as 서류를 검사하다 (to inspect documents).
The register of this word is neutral. It isn't overly stiff, but it isn't slang either. It is the standard way to express the act of checking in a professional or serious capacity.
Common collocations include 피를 검사하다 (to have a blood test) and 가방을 검사하다 (to check/search a bag).
While 검사하다 is a direct verb, it appears in many common phrases. 1. 건강검진을 받다: To receive a medical checkup. 2. 검사 결과를 기다리다: To wait for test results. 3. 꼼꼼히 검사하다: To inspect something meticulously. 4. 검사를 거부하다: To refuse an examination. 5. 검사 대상이다: To be subject to inspection.
As a verb ending in -하다, it conjugates easily. For example, the present tense is 검사해요 and the past tense is 검사했어요.
The pronunciation follows standard Korean rules: [검사하다] sounds like geom-sa-ha-da. Be careful to pronounce the 's' clearly to avoid confusion with similar-sounding words.
It is an active verb, usually requiring an object (what is being checked). You rarely use it without specifying the item or person being examined.
Fun Fact
The character 檢 was used in ancient times for checking seals on official documents.
Pronunciation Guide
Standard Korean phonetics.
Standard Korean phonetics.
Common Errors
- Mispronouncing 'geom' as 'gom'
- Dropping the final 'da'
- Stressing the wrong syllable
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy to read
Easy to write
Easy to say
Easy to hear
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
پیشرفته
Grammar to Know
-하다 Verb
공부하다
Object Marker
을/를
Passive Voice
받다
Examples by Level
의사가 저를 검사해요.
Doctor / me / examines.
Subject + Object + Verb
건강을 검사해요.
Health / examine.
Simple object usage
눈을 검사해요.
Eyes / examine.
Specific body part
피를 검사해요.
Blood / examine.
Medical context
가방을 검사해요.
Bag / examine.
Standard object
선생님이 검사해요.
Teacher / examines.
Agentive
검사하고 싶어요.
Examine / want to.
Desire form
지금 검사해요.
Now / examine.
Present tense
숙제를 검사해요.
기계를 검사해요.
문제를 검사해요.
결과를 검사해요.
안전하게 검사해요.
꼼꼼히 검사해요.
다시 검사해요.
빨리 검사해요.
혈액 검사를 검사해요.
서류를 철저히 검사해요.
제품의 품질을 검사해요.
정기적으로 건강을 검사해요.
공항에서 짐을 검사해요.
바이러스를 검사해요.
기록을 검사해요.
시스템을 검사해요.
전문가가 기계를 정밀 검사해요.
법적 절차에 따라 검사해요.
환자의 상태를 면밀히 검사해요.
데이터의 오류를 검사해요.
수입품을 엄격히 검사해요.
환경 오염을 검사해요.
보안 요원이 출입자를 검사해요.
기술자가 회로를 검사해요.
감사관이 회계 장부를 검사해요.
연구원이 샘플을 정밀 검사해요.
정부 기관이 안전 규정을 검사해요.
전문가가 고대 유물을 검사해요.
심사위원이 후보자의 자격을 검사해요.
경찰이 현장을 과학적으로 검사해요.
엔지니어가 구조적 결함을 검사해요.
의료진이 전염병 여부를 검사해요.
국가 기관이 공공 시설의 안전성을 검사해요.
법의학자가 증거물을 면밀히 검사해요.
천문학자가 망원경으로 데이터를 검사해요.
윤리 위원회가 연구 계획을 검사해요.
보안 전문가가 네트워크 취약점을 검사해요.
역사학자가 고문서의 진위 여부를 검사해요.
품질 관리팀이 생산 라인을 검사해요.
감독관이 건설 현장의 준공을 검사해요.
ترکیبهای رایج
Idioms & Expressions
"검사 결과가 나오다"
test results are available
검사 결과가 나왔어요.
neutral"검사를 받다"
to undergo a test
병원에서 검사를 받았어요.
neutral"검사를 통과하다"
to pass an inspection
제품이 검사를 통과했어요.
neutral"검사를 거부하다"
to refuse a test
환자가 검사를 거부했어요.
formal"검사를 실시하다"
to conduct/carry out a test
오늘 검사를 실시합니다.
formal"검사를 의뢰하다"
to request a test
실험실에 검사를 의뢰했어요.
formalEasily Confused
Both mean check.
Maintenance vs Inspection.
기계를 점검해요.
Both involve looking.
Verify vs Examine.
결과를 확인해요.
Both mean investigate.
Research vs Physical inspection.
사건을 조사해요.
Both are medical.
Consultation vs Physical test.
의사가 진찰해요.
Sentence Patterns
Subject + Object + 를 + 검사하다
의사가 환자를 검사해요.
Noun + 검사를 + 받다
건강 검사를 받았어요.
Adverb + 검사하다
꼼꼼히 검사해요.
Subject + Object + 를 + 정밀 검사하다
기계를 정밀 검사해요.
Subject + Object + 를 + 다시 검사하다
결과를 다시 검사해요.
خانواده کلمه
Nouns
Verbs
مرتبط
How to Use It
8/10
Formality Scale
اشتباهات رایج
Use 점검하다 for maintenance checks.
Use 확인하다 for verifying facts.
Both are correct, but verb form is more natural.
Use 받다 when you are the patient.
Causative form is better.
Tips
Memory Palace
Place a clipboard at the door of your mind.
Native Context
Use it whenever you need to verify something.
Health Culture
Koreans value health checkups highly.
Verb Conjugation
It's a regular -하다 verb.
Clear Vowels
Don't slur the 'geom' sound.
Don't confuse
Don't use it for 'checking' a friend's status (use 안부를 묻다).
Hanja Power
Knowing the Hanja helps you guess meanings.
Flashcards
Pair with body parts.
Professionalism
Use it in emails to sound professional.
Object Marker
Always use 을/를 before it.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Imagine a 'Geom' (gem) being 'sa' (searched) by a jeweler.
Visual Association
A doctor in a white coat holding a clipboard.
Word Web
چالش
Try to say 'I will check my homework' using this word.
ریشه کلمه
Sino-Korean
Original meaning: To inspect and investigate
بافت فرهنگی
None, very neutral word.
Equates to 'check', 'examine', or 'test'.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Hospital
- 건강 검진을 받아요
- 피 검사를 해요
- 결과가 나왔어요
Airport
- 가방을 검사해요
- 보안 검사를 받아요
- 통과했어요
School
- 숙제를 검사해요
- 시험지를 검사해요
- 정답을 확인해요
Work
- 제품을 검사해요
- 서류를 검사해요
- 품질을 검사해요
Conversation Starters
"오늘 건강 검진 받았어요?"
"이 기계가 잘 작동하는지 검사해 볼까요?"
"검사 결과가 언제 나와요?"
"서류 검사 다 끝났나요?"
"병원에서 무슨 검사를 받았어요?"
Journal Prompts
Describe a time you had to get a medical checkup.
How do you feel when waiting for test results?
Why is it important to inspect products before selling them?
Write about a time you had to check your work for mistakes.
سوالات متداول
8 سوالNo, it's for documents, machines, and bags too.
검사를 받았어요.
It's standard/neutral.
Yes, teachers use it.
확인 is verifying, 검사 is inspecting.
Yes, in a medical context.
Very common.
Use 체크하다.
خودت رو بسنج
의사가 ___.
Doctor examines.
Which means to check?
Direct definition.
검사하다 is only for medical use.
It's for documents and machines too.
Word
معنی
Blood test.
At the airport, I check the bag.
기계를 ___.
Check the machine.
검사하다 can imply a deep analytical process.
Yes, in formal contexts.
Which is a synonym?
Investigate/Examine.
Word
معنی
Evaluation vs Inspection.
Auditor examines the books.
امتیاز: /10
Summary
검사하다 is your go-to verb for checking, testing, and inspecting things systematically.
- Means to examine or test.
- Common in medical and professional settings.
- Neutral formality.
- Pairs well with health and documents.
Memory Palace
Place a clipboard at the door of your mind.
Native Context
Use it whenever you need to verify something.
Health Culture
Koreans value health checkups highly.
Verb Conjugation
It's a regular -하다 verb.
مثال
의사 선생님이 피 검사를 하자고 하셨어요.
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비정상적이다
B1Deviating from what is normal or usual; abnormal.
비정상이다
A2To be abnormal or irregular.
에 대해서
A2Indicating the topic or subject; about, concerning.
누적되다
B1To be accumulated or added up over a period of time. It is frequently used to describe the buildup of fatigue, debt, or environmental damage.
몸살
A2General body aches and fatigue, often accompanying a cold or flu.
몸살나다
A2To suffer from body aches and fatigue, often due to a cold.
쑤시다
B1To have a dull, throbbing pain; to ache.
에취
A2Achoo! (onomatopoeia for sneezing).
급성적이다
A2To be acute or sudden (e.g., an illness).
급성이다
A2Having a rapid onset and short course; to be acute (illness).
