Meaning and Usage
"확보" refers to the act of securing, obtaining, or ensuring possession of something important, such as resources, safety, or funds. It is commonly used in formal contexts like business, government, and project management.
Common Contexts
You will often see "확보" used when talking about securing materials, safety, budgets, or rights. For example, companies talk about securing raw materials (원자재 확보), governments about ensuring safety (안전 확보), and organizations about securing budgets (예산 확보).
Collocations and Patterns
- "확보하다": to secure or obtain something.
- "안전 확보": ensuring safety.
- "예산 확보": securing a budget.
- "자원 확보": securing resources.
These collocations highlight the formal and often official nature of the word.
Register and Politeness
"확보" is a noun used mostly in formal or written language. It is neutral in politeness but appears in formal speech or writing rather than casual conversation.
Common Learner Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse "확보" with casual verbs like "가지다" (to have) or "얻다" (to get). Remember, "확보" implies a deliberate, often official effort to secure or guarantee something, not just possession or acquisition.
Use "확보" when emphasizing the importance and effort behind obtaining or guaranteeing something.