Meaning and Usage
The verb '바꾸다' means 'to change' or 'to exchange.' It is commonly used when you want to replace something with another, whether it's clothes, devices, money, or even abstract things like opinions.
Common Collocations
- '바꾸다 + object' (e.g., 옷을 바꾸다): to change something.
- '돈을 바꾸다': to exchange money.
- '휴대폰을 바꾸다': to change a cellphone.
Register and Politeness
'바꾸다' is a standard verb used in everyday conversation and is polite when combined with polite endings like '-어요' or '-세요.'
Tips
Learners sometimes confuse '바꾸다' with '고치다' (to fix). Remember, '바꾸다' means to replace or exchange, while '고치다' means to repair or fix something broken.