Meaning and Usage
The verb '관리하다' means to manage, control, supervise, or take care of something systematically. It is commonly used in contexts involving administration, maintenance, or oversight.
Common Contexts
- Business: managing employees, projects, or resources.
- Personal: managing health, finances, or time.
- Technical: managing data, systems, or equipment.
Collocations and Patterns
- '업무를 관리하다' (to manage tasks): used in workplace settings.
- '건강을 관리하다' (to manage health): common in daily life and wellness.
- '데이터를 관리하다' (to manage data): often used in IT or technical fields.
Register and Politeness
'관리하다' is a neutral verb suitable for both formal and informal contexts. It is often used in written and spoken Korean without special honorific forms.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '관리하다' with '운영하다' (to operate/manage a business or organization). While related, '관리하다' focuses more on control and maintenance, whereas '운영하다' emphasizes running or operating something actively.