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개발

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean noun '개발' (gaebal) primarily means 'development' or 'the act of opening up new opportunities or resources.' It is commonly used in contexts related to economic, technological, or land development.

Common Contexts

  1. Land or area development: transforming a region for industrial, residential, or commercial use.
  2. Product or technology development: creating new products, software, or innovations.
  3. Professional roles: referring to developers, especially in IT or software sectors.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '개발하다' (to develop): the verb form used when actively developing something.
  • '신제품 개발' (new product development): common in business and technology.
  • '소프트웨어 개발자' (software developer): a frequent compound noun.
  • '산업단지 개발' (industrial complex development): used in urban planning or real estate.

Register and Usage Notes

'개발' is a formal noun often used in professional, academic, or official contexts. It is not typically used in casual conversation unless discussing work or projects.

Common Learner Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse '개발' with '개발되다' (to be developed). Remember that '개발' is a noun, so it needs a verb like '하다' to express the action, or it can be used in passive forms like '개발되다.'

Example Sentences

이 지역은 최근에 산업단지로 개발되었다.

I jiyeogeun choegeune saneopdanjiro gaebaldoeeotda.

This area was recently developed into an industrial complex.

신제품 개발에 많은 시간이 필요하다.

Sinjaepum gaebale manheun sigani piryohada.

Developing a new product requires a lot of time.

소프트웨어 개발자는 코딩과 문제 해결에 능숙해야 한다.

Sopteuweeo gaebaljaneun kodinggwa munje haegyeore neungsukhaya handa.

A software developer must be skilled in coding and problem-solving.