Level 6

등록하다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '등록하다' means 'to register' or 'to enroll.' It is commonly used when signing up for institutions, services, or official records. It implies a formal process of entering information into a system or list.

Common Contexts

  • Education: registering for a university or course.
  • Membership: signing up as a member on websites or organizations.
  • Legal/Official: registering patents, trademarks, or official documents.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '등록하다 + 에' (place of registration): e.g., '대학에 등록하다' (enroll in university).
  • '회원으로 등록하다' (register as a member): used for memberships.
  • '서류를 등록하다' (submit documents for registration): formal paperwork.

Register and Politeness

'등록하다' is a neutral verb and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. When making requests or instructions, polite endings like '-세요' are common.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '등록하다' with '신청하다' (to apply). '등록하다' emphasizes the act of officially entering information, while '신청하다' focuses on applying or requesting something. For example, you apply ('신청하다') for a course but register ('등록하다') once accepted.

Example Sentences

대학에 등록하려면 서류를 제출해야 합니다.

Daehage deungrokharyeomyeon seoryureul jegihaeya hamnida.

To enroll in the university, you must submit the documents.

이 사이트에 회원으로 등록하세요.

I saiteue hoeweon-euro deungrokhaseyo.

Please register as a member on this site.

새로운 특허를 특허청에 등록했습니다.

Saeroun teukheoreul teukheocheonge deungrokhaessseumnida.

I registered a new patent with the patent office.