프린트하다
When you need to get a physical copy of something from your computer, like a document or a picture, the Korean verb to use is 프린트하다.
This verb is formed by taking the English word 'print' and adding the Korean verb 하다, which means 'to do'. So, literally, it means 'to do print'.
You can use 프린트하다 in various situations, whether you're at home, school, or work. For example, if you need to print a report, you would say '리포트를 프린트하다'.
It's a very common and practical verb to know for everyday tasks involving computers and paper.
프린트하다 in 30 Seconds
- Use 프린트하다 when you want to print a document or image.
- It's a common and practical verb in daily Korean.
- Often used in offices, schools, or anywhere you need a hard copy.
§ What does 프린트하다 mean and when do people use it?
Let's learn about the Korean verb 프린트하다 (peurinteuhada). This is a super practical word for everyday life, especially in our modern world. At its core, 프린트하다 means 'to print' something. Think of it as the action of taking a digital file and putting it onto paper.
You'll use 프린트하다 in many situations. For example, if you need to submit a report for school or work, you'd say you need to 프린트하다 it. If you have some important photos on your phone and want physical copies, you'd also use 프린트하다. It's the go-to verb for anything that moves from a screen to a physical piece of paper.
- DEFINITION
- To print a document or image.
This verb is formed by combining the English loanword 'print' (프린트) with the Korean verb 하다 (hada), which means 'to do'. This is a common way to create verbs in Korean, especially with words borrowed from other languages. So, literally, it's like 'to do print'.
Let's look at some scenarios where 프린트하다 is used:
- At home: When you need to print a recipe, a travel itinerary, or a child's drawing.
- At school/university: When you have to print essays, research papers, or lecture notes.
- At the office: For printing reports, presentations, contracts, or invoices.
- At a print shop or PC room (PC방): When you don't have a printer at home and need to print something urgently.
Understanding 프린트하다 is essential because printing is a very common activity in daily life. You'll hear it in conversations about schoolwork, office tasks, and even personal errands. It's a fundamental verb for expressing this specific action.
이 서류를 프린트해야 해요. (I need to print this document.)
사진을 프린트하고 싶어요. (I want to print photos.)
Notice how 프린트하다 can be used with different objects like '서류 (seoryu - document)' or '사진 (sajin - photo)'. The structure is quite straightforward: object + 를/을 (object particle) + 프린트하다.
Another common context for 프린트하다 is when asking for permission or offering help. For example, if you're in a PC방 and someone asks if they can use the printer, they might say '이거 좀 프린트해도 될까요?' (Can I print this?). If you're helping a friend, you might offer '제가 프린트해 드릴게요.' (I'll print it for you.)
In summary, 프린트하다 is a straightforward and widely used verb. If you need to produce a hard copy of any digital content, this is the word you'll reach for. Make sure to practice using it with different objects to get comfortable with its usage!
§ Understanding '프린트하다'
The Korean verb 프린트하다 (peurinteuhada) is a common and straightforward way to say 'to print' in Korean. It's formed by combining the English loanword 'print' (프린트) with the Korean verb '하다 (hada),' which means 'to do.' This makes it very easy to remember and use.
- DEFINITION
- To print a document or image.
§ How to Use 프린트하다
You can use 프린트하다 in various situations where you'd talk about printing something, whether it's a school assignment, a photo, or a work document.
서류를 프린트해야 해요. (I need to print the document.)
사진을 프린트하고 싶어요. (I want to print a photo.)
시험지를 프린트해주세요. (Please print the exam paper.)
§ Similar words and when to use this one vs alternatives
While 프린트하다 is the most common and versatile word for 'to print,' there are a couple of other phrases you might encounter. Understanding these will help you choose the best word for your situation.
- 인쇄하다 (inswaehada): This is a more formal and traditional Korean word for 'to print.' It also uses '하다' but the root '인쇄' is a native Korean word. You'll often hear 인쇄하다 in professional settings, when talking about publishing, or in more technical contexts like printing presses. For everyday use, 프린트하다 is generally preferred.
이 책은 다음 주에 인쇄될 예정입니다. (This book is scheduled to be printed next week.)
- 뽑다 (ppopda): This verb has many meanings, including 'to pull out,' 'to pick,' or 'to extract.' In the context of printing, you might hear it used informally to mean 'to print out' something, especially a single sheet or a small number of items from a machine. However, it's not as direct or common for 'to print' as 프린트하다 or 인쇄하다.
표를 뽑아 주세요. (Please print out the ticket.)
§ When to Use 프린트하다
For most everyday situations, 프린트하다 is your best choice. It's the most natural and widely understood verb for using a printer to get a hard copy of something.
- When you're talking about printing documents for school or work.
- When you want to print photos from your computer or phone.
- When asking someone to print something for you.
- In general casual and semi-formal conversations.
How Formal Is It?
"서류를 인쇄해야 합니다. (I need to print the document.)"
"이 사진을 프린트해 주세요. (Please print this picture.)"
"내가 그거 뽑아줄게. (I'll print that for you.)"
"그림을 예쁘게 찍어내자! (Let's print out pretty pictures!)"
Fun Fact
Many Korean verbs are formed by adding '하다' (hada), meaning 'to do,' to a noun or a borrowed word. This is a common and productive way to create new verbs in Korean.
Examples by Level
이것을 프린트해주세요.
Please print this.
사진을 프린트하고 싶어요.
I want to print photos.
제가 프린트할게요.
I will print it.
어디서 프린트할 수 있어요?
Where can I print?
집에서 프린트했어요.
I printed it at home.
문서를 프린트해야 해요.
I need to print a document.
프린트 잘 돼요?
Does it print well?
이 파일을 프린트해주세요.
Please print this file.
이 서류를 프린트해야 해요.
I need to print this document.
Verb + -아/어야 하다 (must/should)
사진을 프린트할 수 있어요?
Can you print the photo?
Verb + -(으)ㄹ 수 있다 (can do something)
제 숙제를 프린트해주세요.
Please print my homework.
Verb + -아/어 주세요 (please do something for me)
어디에서 프린트할 수 있어요?
Where can I print?
어디에서 (where at)
프린터가 없어서 프린트 못 해요.
I don't have a printer, so I can't print.
Verb + -아/어서 (because/so); Verb + -지 못하다 (cannot)
저는 매일 이메일을 프린트해요.
I print emails every day.
매일 (every day)
친구에게 프린트해달라고 부탁했어요.
I asked my friend to print it for me.
Verb + -아/어 달라고 부탁하다 (to ask someone to do something for you)
이 문서를 두 장 프린트할까요?
Shall I print two copies of this document?
Verb + -(으)ㄹ까요? (Shall I/we?)
이 서류를 지금 바로 프린트해야 해요.
I need to print this document right now.
사진을 컬러로 프린트할 수 있나요?
Can I print photos in color?
보고서를 두 장 프린트해 주세요.
Please print two copies of the report.
어제 숙제를 깜빡하고 프린트하지 못했어요.
I forgot to print my homework yesterday.
프린트하기 전에 내용을 다시 확인해 보세요.
Please check the content again before printing.
프린트가 제대로 안 되는 것 같아요. 용지가 걸렸나?
The printer doesn't seem to be working properly. Is there a paper jam?
급하게 프린트해야 할 자료가 있는데, 도와주실 수 있나요?
I have some urgent materials to print, can you help me?
이 그림을 좀 더 크게 프린트해 줄 수 있을까요?
Could you print this picture a bit larger?
급하게 서류를 프린트해야 해서요. 혹시 프린터 사용 가능할까요?
I need to print documents urgently. Is the printer available?
보고서 제출 마감일이 다가와서 밤늦게까지 프린트했어요.
The report submission deadline was approaching, so I printed until late at night.
이 사진을 크게 프린트해서 벽에 걸고 싶어요.
I want to print this photo large and hang it on the wall.
프린트할 내용이 너무 많아서 잉크가 금방 떨어졌어요.
There was so much to print that the ink ran out quickly.
회의 자료를 모두 프린트해서 각자에게 나눠주세요.
Please print all the meeting materials and distribute them to everyone.
집에 프린터가 없어서 PC방에 가서 프린트해야 했어요.
I don't have a printer at home, so I had to go to a PC cafe to print.
컬러로 프린트할 경우 비용이 추가됩니다.
There will be an additional cost if you print in color.
그림을 프린트해서 아이들이 색칠할 수 있도록 해줬어요.
I printed pictures so the children could color them.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
이 서류 좀 프린트해 줄 수 있어요?
Could you please print these documents for me?
사진을 크게 프린트하고 싶어요.
I want to print the photos large.
이 문서를 컬러로 프린트해야 해요.
I need to print this file in color.
프린트하려면 어디로 가야 하나요?
Where should I go to print?
USB에 있는 파일을 프린트하고 싶어요.
I want to print the file from my USB.
프린터가 없어서 프린트할 수가 없어요.
I don't have a printer, so I can't print.
학교 도서관에서 프린트할 수 있어요.
You can print at the school library.
이메일로 보낸 파일을 프린트해 주세요.
Please print the file I sent by email.
프린트 설정이 어떻게 되나요?
What are the print settings?
집에서 프린트해서 가져갈게요.
I'll print it at home and bring it.
Often Confused With
This is the noun form of '인쇄하다', referring to printing as a noun (e.g., '인쇄물' - printed material).
This is the noun form of '출력하다', referring to output as a noun (e.g., '출력 장치' - output device).
This is the noun form of '복사하다', referring to a copy or the act of copying as a noun (e.g., '복사본' - a copy).
Idioms & Expressions
"서류를 프린트하다"
To print documents
중요한 서류를 프린트해야 해요.
neutral"사진을 프린트하다"
To print photos
여행 사진을 프린트해서 앨범에 넣었어요.
neutral"프린트가 안 되다"
The printer is not working/to not print
아, 프린트가 안 돼요. 어떻게 하죠?
neutral"컬러로 프린트하다"
To print in color
이 그림은 컬러로 프린트해야 예뻐요.
neutral"흑백으로 프린트하다"
To print in black and white
잉크를 아끼려면 흑백으로 프린트하세요.
neutral"프린트물을 확인하다"
To check the printed material
프린트물을 확인하고 제출해주세요.
neutral"프린트 용지를 넣다"
To load printer paper
프린트 용지가 없어서 넣었어요.
neutral"프린트 명령을 내리다"
To give a print command
컴퓨터에서 프린트 명령을 내렸어요.
neutral"양면으로 프린트하다"
To print double-sided
환경을 위해 양면으로 프린트하는 것이 좋아요.
neutral"프린트 비용"
Printing cost
이 카페는 프린트 비용이 좀 비싸요.
neutralEasily Confused
Both '프린트하다' and '인쇄하다' mean 'to print'. However, '인쇄하다' is generally used for professional or large-scale printing, like books, newspapers, or official documents.
Use '인쇄하다' for formal, professional, or mass printing. Use '프린트하다' for everyday, personal printing.
책을 인쇄하다 (to print a book)
'출력하다' means 'to output' data or information, and can sometimes be used in the context of printing, especially when referring to the output from a computer or machine.
While '출력하다' can refer to printing as an output, '프린트하다' specifically refers to the action of using a printer to put something on paper. '출력하다' is broader and can refer to any form of output (e.g., sound output, video output).
파일을 출력하다 (to output a file, which could include printing it)
'복사하다' means 'to copy'. Sometimes people confuse printing with copying, especially when using a multi-function device.
'프린트하다' is to create a physical copy from a digital file. '복사하다' is to make a duplicate of an existing physical document.
신분증을 복사하다 (to copy an ID card)
'쓰다' means 'to write' or 'to use'. Some learners might incorrectly think of it in the context of putting something on paper.
'쓰다' involves the act of writing by hand or composing text. '프린트하다' is about mechanically reproducing a document.
편지를 쓰다 (to write a letter)
'그리다' means 'to draw' or 'to paint'. If someone is printing an image, they might mistakenly connect it to drawing.
'그리다' is the act of creating an image manually. '프린트하다' is reproducing an existing image using a printer.
그림을 그리다 (to draw a picture)
Tips
Basic use of 프린트하다
프린트하다 is a common verb. Think of it like the English verb 'to print'. You can use it when you need to print a document, a photo, or anything else.
Sentence Structure with 프린트하다
When using 프린트하다, you'll often see the object of the verb (what you're printing) followed by the object particle 을/를. For example, '서류를 프린트하다' means 'to print a document'.
Pronunciation practice
Focus on the pronunciation. '프린트' (peurin-teu) sounds similar to 'print' in English, which can make it easier to remember. The '하다' part is common for many Korean verbs.
Common phrases with 프린트하다
You might hear '사진을 프린트하다' (to print a picture) or '보고서를 프린트하다' (to print a report). These are good to memorize.
Asking to print something
If you need to ask someone to print something for you, you can say '이것 좀 프린트해 주세요.' (Please print this for me.) The '주세요' makes it a polite request.
Using the past tense
To say 'I printed', you would use '프린트했어요.' This follows the standard past tense conjugation for '하다' verbs.
Using the future tense
To express future actions like 'I will print', you can say '프린트할 거예요.' This is a common way to talk about future plans.
Verb conjugation basics
Remember that '하다' verbs are easy to conjugate. For informal polite, it's '해요'. For formal polite, it's '합니다'. For past, '했어요'.
Practice in context
Try to use '프린트하다' in simple sentences. For example, '나는 서류를 프린트했어요.' (I printed the document.) This helps solidify your understanding.
Don't confuse with other verbs
While related, don't confuse 프린트하다 with '쓰다' (to write) or '복사하다' (to copy). 프린트하다 specifically means to send something to a printer.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'print' as '프린트' (peurin-teu). The '하다' (hada) part means 'to do,' so it literally means 'to do print.'
Visual Association
Imagine a printer spitting out pages. The '프린트' part sounds like 'print' and '하다' is the action you 'do' with the printer.
Word Web
Challenge
Try to say 'I need to print this document' in Korean. (이 서류를 프린트해야 해요.)
Word Origin
English word 'print' + Korean verb suffix '하다'
Original meaning: To print
Korean (influenced by English)Cultural Context
Korean culture, like many others, heavily relies on digital documents, but printing is still a common necessity for official documents, school assignments, or cherished photos. You'll often hear this word in offices, schools, or when preparing for events where physical copies are needed.
Test Yourself 42 questions
저는 이 문서를 ___ 싶어요. (I want to ___ this document.)
'프린트하다' means 'to print'. To express wanting to print, you use '프린트하고 싶다'.
사진을 ___ 줄 수 있어요? (Can you ___ the picture for me?)
'프린트하다' in the informal '해' form is used here to ask someone to print something.
숙제를 ___ 컴퓨터가 필요해요. (I need a computer to ___ my homework.)
'프린트하려면' means 'if you want to print'. It indicates the purpose of needing a computer.
저는 어제 중요한 이메일을 ___ 했어요. (I ___ an important email yesterday.)
'프린트하다' in the past tense '프린트했어요' (or '프린트하고 했어요' in some contexts, but '프린트했어요' is more direct) describes an action that happened yesterday.
이 문서를 ___ 어디로 가야 해요? (Where should I go to ___ this document?)
'프린트하려면' means 'if you want to print', indicating the purpose of asking for directions.
컴퓨터로 사진을 ___ 수 있습니다. (You can ___ pictures with a computer.)
'프린트할 수 있습니다' means 'can print'. It expresses the ability to print using a computer.
저는 중요한 서류를 ___ 했습니다. (I ___ the important document.)
The context implies an action performed on a document, and '프린트' (print) is the most suitable verb. The sentence uses past tense with '했습니다' (did).
사진을 ___ 줄 수 있어요? (Can you ___ the picture for me?)
To ask someone to print something, '프린트해 줄 수 있어요?' is the correct phrasing. '프린트해' is the informal imperative form of '프린트하다'.
숙제를 제출하기 전에 꼭 ___ 하세요. (Make sure to ___ your homework before submitting it.)
Before submitting homework, it is common to print it. The sentence is an instruction using the imperative '하세요' (do).
이 문서는 제가 ___ 해야 합니다. (I need to ___ this document.)
The context indicates an action that needs to be done to a document, making '프린트' (print) the appropriate word to complete the sentence.
저는 방금 이메일을 ___ 했어요. (I just ___ the email.)
When referring to printing an email, '프린트했습니다' (printed) is the correct past tense usage. The sentence implies a completed action.
어디에서 이 사진을 ___ 수 있어요? (Where can I ___ this photo?)
To ask where one can print something, '프린트할 수 있어요?' (can print) is the correct grammatical structure.
Choose the correct Korean word for 'to print'.
'프린트하다' means 'to print'. '읽다' means 'to read', '쓰다' means 'to write', and '듣다' means 'to listen'.
Which sentence correctly uses '프린트하다'?
'프린트하다' is used for printing documents or images. You would print homework, not books, food, or songs in this context.
What is the most natural way to say 'Please print this document' in Korean?
'프린트해주세요' is the polite way to ask someone to print something. '읽어주세요' means 'please read', '써주세요' means 'please write', and '들어주세요' means 'please listen'.
You can use '프린트하다' to say 'to print a picture'.
'프린트하다' can be used for both documents and images.
'프린트하다' is a noun.
'프린트하다' is a verb, meaning 'to print'.
If you want to say 'I printed', you can say '저는 프린트했어요'.
'프린트했어요' is the past tense of '프린트하다', meaning 'I printed'.
This sentence means 'Please print this document.' The order is 'this document print please.'
This sentence means 'I want to print the picture.' The order is 'picture print want.'
This sentence means 'Where can I print?' The order is 'where print can I?'
What needs to be printed?
What will be printed and given?
What is the problem?
Read this aloud:
이 문서를 프린트해 주세요.
Focus: 프린트해 주세요
You said:
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Read this aloud:
어제 회의 자료를 모두 프린트했어요.
Focus: 프린트했어요
You said:
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Read this aloud:
사진을 프린트하고 싶어요.
Focus: 프린트하고 싶어요
You said:
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저는 이 문서를 ___ 싶어요. (I want to print this document.)
'-고 싶다' (to want to do) is the correct grammatical construction here. '프린트하고 싶어요' means 'I want to print.'
사진을 ___ 후에 이메일로 보내주세요. (Please send the photo by email after printing it.)
'-은/ㄴ 후에' (after doing something) is used with past tense verbs to indicate an action completed before another. '프린트한 후에' means 'after printing.'
급하게 서류를 ___야 했는데, 프린터가 고장 났어요. (I had to print the documents urgently, but the printer broke down.)
'-아/어야 하다' (to have to do something) expresses necessity. '프린트해야 했는데' means 'I had to print.'
프린트하다는 주로 컴퓨터 화면에 나타난 정보를 종이에 옮기는 행위를 말합니다. (프린트하다 mainly refers to the act of transferring information displayed on a computer screen onto paper.)
This statement accurately describes the meaning of '프린트하다'.
친구에게 사진을 '프린트하다'라고 말하면 친구는 사진을 찍어줄 것입니다. (If you tell a friend to '프린트하다' a photo, your friend will take a picture.)
'프린트하다' means 'to print'. '사진을 찍다' means 'to take a picture'. They are different actions.
이메일을 확인하고 '프린트하다'는 것은 이메일의 내용을 읽는다는 의미입니다. (Checking an email and '프린트하다' means reading the contents of the email.)
'프린트하다' means 'to print'. Reading an email is '이메일을 읽다'.
회사 기밀 문서를 실수로 프린트했을 때의 상황입니다.
졸업 논문을 프린트해야 하는 급박한 상황입니다.
사진을 더 크게 프린트하고 싶어 하는 요청입니다.
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급하게 자료를 프린트해야 하는데, 혹시 이 근처에 PC방이 있나요?
Focus: 프린트해야 하는데
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제가 프린트한 서류가 제대로 안 나왔어요. 다시 프린트해야 할 것 같아요.
Focus: 제대로 안 나왔어요
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이 파일을 컬러로 프린트해 주시겠어요? 흑백 말고 컬러로요.
Focus: 컬러로 프린트해 주시겠어요
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Summary
프린트하다 is the Korean verb for 'to print' and is essential for talking about putting digital files onto paper.
- Use 프린트하다 when you want to print a document or image.
- It's a common and practical verb in daily Korean.
- Often used in offices, schools, or anywhere you need a hard copy.
Basic use of 프린트하다
프린트하다 is a common verb. Think of it like the English verb 'to print'. You can use it when you need to print a document, a photo, or anything else.
Sentence Structure with 프린트하다
When using 프린트하다, you'll often see the object of the verb (what you're printing) followed by the object particle 을/를. For example, '서류를 프린트하다' means 'to print a document'.
Pronunciation practice
Focus on the pronunciation. '프린트' (peurin-teu) sounds similar to 'print' in English, which can make it easier to remember. The '하다' part is common for many Korean verbs.
Common phrases with 프린트하다
You might hear '사진을 프린트하다' (to print a picture) or '보고서를 프린트하다' (to print a report). These are good to memorize.
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