Level 6

보존하다

No base JSON record found for this token.

Meaning and Usage

The verb '보존하다' means 'to preserve' or 'to conserve.' It is commonly used when talking about maintaining the original state of objects, environments, or conditions over time.

Common Contexts

  • Museums and historical artifacts: 보존하다 is often used to describe the careful maintenance of cultural or historical items.
  • Food preservation: It is used when discussing methods to keep food fresh or prevent spoilage.
  • Environmental conservation: The term applies to efforts to protect natural resources and ecosystems.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '역사적인 유물을 보존하다' (to preserve historical artifacts): emphasizes cultural heritage.
  • '음식을 보존하다' (to preserve food): practical daily use.
  • '환경을 보존하다' (to conserve the environment): common in ecological discussions.

Register and Politeness

'보존하다' is a formal verb often used in written language, academic contexts, and formal speech. It is not typically used in casual conversation.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '보존하다' with '보호하다' (to protect). '보존하다' focuses on maintaining or preserving the current state, while '보호하다' emphasizes protection or guarding against harm. Use '보존하다' when the focus is on keeping something intact over time.

Example Sentences

이 박물관은 역사적인 유물을 잘 보존하고 있다.

I bakmulgwan-eun yeoksajeogin yumul-eul jal bojonhago itda.

This museum preserves historical artifacts well.

음식을 오래 보존하려면 냉장고에 넣어야 한다.

Eumsig-eul orae bojonharyeomyeon naengjanggo-e neoh-eoya handa.

To preserve food for a long time, you need to put it in the refrigerator.

환경을 보존하는 것은 우리 모두의 책임이다.

Hwangyeong-eul bojonhaneun geos-eun uri modu-ui chaegim-ida.

Preserving the environment is the responsibility of all of us.