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활용하다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '활용하다' means to utilize or make practical use of something. It often implies applying knowledge, skills, tools, or resources effectively in real situations.

Common Contexts

You will frequently see '활용하다' used in educational, technological, and business contexts where practical application is emphasized. For example, using learned knowledge in daily life or applying technology in various industries.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '기술을 활용하다' (to utilize technology): common in tech and industry discussions.
  • '배운 내용을 활용하다' (to apply learned content): often used in education.
  • '데이터를 활용하다' (to utilize data): frequent in IT and research.

Register and Politeness

'활용하다' is a neutral, standard verb suitable for formal and informal contexts. It is commonly used in written and spoken Korean without special honorific forms.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '활용하다' with '사용하다' (to use). While both mean 'to use,' '활용하다' emphasizes effective or strategic use, often for a purpose beyond mere usage. Remember to use '활용하다' when highlighting practical application or benefit.

Example Sentences

이 기술을 다양한 분야에 활용할 수 있습니다.

I gisul-eul dayanghan bunya-e hwalyonghal su itsseumnida.

This technology can be utilized in various fields.

배운 내용을 실제 생활에 잘 활용하는 것이 중요합니다.

Baeun naeyong-eul silje saenghwal-e jal hwalyonghaneun geosi jungyohamnida.

It is important to effectively utilize what you have learned in real life.

이 프로그램은 데이터를 분석하고 활용하는 데 도움을 줍니다.

I peurogeuraem-eun deiteoleul bunseokhago hwalyonghaneun de doum-eul jubnida.

This program helps analyze and utilize data.