Meaning and Usage
The word '등록증' refers to a registration card or certificate that officially proves registration or ownership of something, such as a vehicle, school enrollment, or membership.
Common Contexts
It is commonly used in formal or official situations where proof of registration is required. For example, when registering a car, entering a school, or joining an organization.
Collocations and Patterns
- 등록증 제출하다: to submit a registration card, often required in administrative processes.
- 등록증 지참하다: to carry or bring a registration card, especially when identification is needed.
- 등록증 발급: issuance of a registration card.
Usage Notes
'등록증' is a formal noun and is often used in written or official spoken Korean. It is important not to confuse it with '등록' alone, which means 'registration' as an action or process. '등록증' specifically refers to the physical document or card that proves registration.
Learners should remember that '등록증' is usually accompanied by verbs related to handling documents, such as 제출하다 (submit), 지참하다 (carry), or 발급하다 (issue).