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연습

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean noun '연습' means 'practice' or 'exercise' and is used to describe the act of repeatedly doing something to improve a skill. It is a very common word in daily life, especially in contexts like learning, sports, music, and exams.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '연습' when talking about practicing an instrument, sports training, or preparing for tests. It can be used both as a noun and in verb phrases like '연습하다' (to practice).

Collocations and Patterns

  • 연습하다: to practice (verb form)
  • 연습 문제: practice problems (used in study contexts)
  • 연습 시간: practice time
  • 연습 경기: practice game (in sports)

Register and Politeness

'연습' is neutral and appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. When combined with '하다', the verb form can be conjugated to match the politeness level.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '연습' with '공부' (study). '연습' focuses on skill improvement through repetition, while '공부' is more about acquiring knowledge or information. For example, you '연습' playing the piano but '공부' music theory.

Example Sentences

매일 피아노 연습을 합니다.

Maeil piano yeonseupeul hamnida.

I practice the piano every day.

시험 전에 문제를 많이 연습해야 해요.

Siheom jeone munjeleul mani yeonseuphaeya haeyo.

You need to practice many problems before the exam.

운동장에서 축구 연습을 하고 있어요.

Undongjangeseo chukgu yeonseupeul hago isseoyo.

They are practicing soccer on the field.