A1 Collocation Neutral

준비를 하다

junbi-reul hada

To prepare

Meaning

The natural combination of 'preparation' and 'to do'.

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Cultural Background

Preparation is often linked to '정성' (sincerity/devotion). Similar emphasis on 'junbi' as a sign of professionalism. Preparation is seen as a key to success in business and exams. Preparation is often viewed as a pragmatic necessity rather than a moral virtue.

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Particle usage

Remember: '준비를 하다' (active) vs '준비가 되다' (passive).

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Don't over-use

Don't say '준비를 해요를 해요'.

Meaning

The natural combination of 'preparation' and 'to do'.

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Particle usage

Remember: '준비를 하다' (active) vs '준비가 되다' (passive).

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Don't over-use

Don't say '준비를 해요를 해요'.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct form.

내일 시험을 위해 ___를 하고 있어요.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 준비를

The object particle '를' is needed before '하고 있어요'.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the correct sentence.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 준비를 해요.

Active voice uses '를', passive uses '가'.

Match the situation to the preparation.

Match the following.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: All match

These are common collocations.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 회의 준비 다 했어? B: 응, ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 준비를 했어.

Past tense is required.

🎉 Score: /4

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

4 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct form. Fill Blank A1

내일 시험을 위해 ___를 하고 있어요.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 준비를

The object particle '를' is needed before '하고 있어요'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Choose the correct sentence.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 준비를 해요.

Active voice uses '를', passive uses '가'.

Match the situation to the preparation. Match B1

Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: All match

These are common collocations.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: 회의 준비 다 했어? B: 응, ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 준비를 했어.

Past tense is required.

🎉 Score: /4

Frequently Asked Questions

2 questions

Yes, it is very common to drop the particle in casual speech.

It is neutral. Use '준비를 합니다' for formal settings.

Related Phrases

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준비가 되다

contrast

to be prepared

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준비 중

builds on

in the middle of preparing

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대비하다

similar

to prepare for/counter

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마련하다

similar

to provide/arrange

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