Meaning and Usage
The verb '수집하다' means 'to collect' or 'to gather' items, information, or data. It is commonly used in contexts involving hobbies, research, or systematic gathering of objects or information.
Common Contexts
- Collecting physical items like stamps, coins, or antiques.
- Gathering data or information for studies, surveys, or research.
- Museums or institutions collecting artifacts or specimens.
Collocations and Patterns
- 수집하다 + 취미 (e.g., 우표를 수집하는 취미): expressing a hobby of collecting.
- 데이터를 수집하다: collecting data.
- 정보를 수집하다: collecting information.
Register and Formality
'수집하다' is a neutral to formal verb, suitable for written and spoken language, especially in academic, professional, or formal contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '수집하다' with '모으다' (to gather or accumulate). While both can mean 'to collect,' '수집하다' often implies a more systematic or purposeful collection, especially for specific items or data, whereas '모으다' is more general and casual.