Level 2

연습하다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '연습하다' means 'to practice' or 'to exercise' a skill or activity. It is commonly used when talking about improving abilities through repeated effort, such as playing an instrument, studying for exams, or sports.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '연습하다' in educational or training settings. It is a neutral verb suitable for both formal and informal situations.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 연습하다 + object (e.g., 피아노를 연습하다): to practice something specific.
  • 문제를 연습하다: to practice problems or exercises.
  • 꾸준히 연습하다: to practice consistently or steadily.

Tips for Learners

Be careful not to confuse '연습하다' with '공부하다' (to study). '연습하다' emphasizes repeated practice to improve a skill, while '공부하다' is more about learning knowledge or information. For example, you '연습하다' a musical instrument but '공부하다' a subject like history.

Using '연습하다' naturally will help you express the idea of practicing skills in various daily and academic contexts.

Example Sentences

매일 피아노를 연습해야 실력이 늘어요.

Maeil piano-reul yeonseuphaeya sillyeogi neureoyo.

You need to practice the piano every day to improve your skills.

시험 전에 문제를 많이 연습하는 것이 중요해요.

Siheom jeone munjeleul mani yeonseuphaneun geosi jungyohaeyo.

It is important to practice many problems before the exam.

운동을 잘하려면 꾸준히 연습해야 해요.

Undongeul jalharyeomyeon kkujuni yeonseuphaeya haeyo.

To be good at sports, you have to practice consistently.