Level 2

모으다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '모으다' primarily means 'to gather' or 'to collect.' It is used when people or things are brought together intentionally. This can refer to physical objects like books or money, or to people gathering in one place.

Common Contexts

  • Collecting items: 돈을 모으다 (to save money), 책을 모으다 (to collect books).
  • Gathering people: 친구들이 모이다 (friends gather).

Collocations and Patterns

  • 돈을 모으다: to save or collect money, often for a specific purpose.
  • 사람을 모으다: to gather people, often for an event or meeting.
  • 모여서 + verb: to gather and then do something together.

Register and Politeness

'모으다' is a standard verb used in everyday conversation and writing. It is neutral in politeness and can be used in both formal and informal contexts depending on the sentence ending.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '모으다' with '모이다.' '모으다' is an active verb meaning 'to gather' or 'to collect' something intentionally, while '모이다' is passive, meaning 'to be gathered' or 'to assemble.' For example, '친구들이 모이다' means 'friends gather (by themselves),' whereas '친구들을 모으다' means 'to gather friends (actively).'

Example Sentences

우리는 도서관에서 책을 모으고 있어요.

Urineun doseogwaneseo chaekeul moeugo isseoyo.

We are gathering books at the library.

친구들이 생일 파티를 위해 돈을 모았어요.

Chingudeuri saengil patireul wihae doneul moasseoyo.

Friends collected money for the birthday party.

아이들이 운동장에서 모여서 게임을 했어요.

Aideuri undongjangeseo moyeoseo geimeul haesseoyo.

The children gathered at the playground and played games.