Meaning and Usage
The verb '수입하다' means 'to import' and is commonly used in contexts involving trade, business, and economics. It refers to bringing goods or products into a country from abroad.
Common Contexts
You will often see '수입하다' used when talking about importing products like electronics, food, wine, or raw materials. It is frequently used in news reports, business discussions, and government policies.
Collocations and Patterns
- 수입하다 + 상품/제품/물품: to import goods/products/items
- 수입하다 + 국가/나라: to import from a country
- 수입품: imported goods
- 수입 관세: import tariff
These collocations help specify what is being imported or the conditions around importation.
Register and Politeness
'수입하다' is a formal verb often used in written and formal spoken Korean, especially in business or official contexts. In casual conversation, people might use simpler expressions like '들여오다' (to bring in).
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '수입하다' with '수출하다' (to export). Remember, '수입하다' means bringing goods into the country, while '수출하다' means sending goods out of the country.