Level 6

실천하다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '실천하다' means 'to put theory or plans into practice.' It is often used when emphasizing the importance of acting on ideas, beliefs, or knowledge rather than just understanding them theoretically.

Common Contexts

You will frequently see '실천하다' in contexts related to personal habits, social responsibilities, or moral beliefs. For example, practicing environmental protection, health habits, or ethical principles.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '실천하다 + 습관' (to practice a habit): emphasizes starting or maintaining good habits.
  • '이론을 실천하다' (to put theory into practice): used in academic or professional contexts.
  • '신념을 실천하다' (to act on one's beliefs): highlights moral or ideological commitment.

Register and Politeness

'실천하다' is a formal verb suitable for written and spoken Korean, especially in educational, professional, or serious contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '실천하다' with '연습하다' (to practice a skill repeatedly). Remember, '실천하다' focuses on applying ideas or principles in real life, while '연습하다' is about skill rehearsal.

Example Sentences

배운 이론을 실제 생활에 실천하는 것이 중요하다.

Baeun iron-eul silje saenghwal-e silcheonhaneun geosi jungyohada.

It is important to put the learned theory into practice in real life.

환경 보호를 위해 작은 습관부터 실천해야 한다.

Hwangyeong bohoreul wihae jageun seupgwanbuteo silcheonhaeya handa.

To protect the environment, we must start practicing small habits.

그는 자신의 신념을 행동으로 실천하는 사람이다.

Geuneun jasin-ui sinnyeom-eul haengdong-euro silcheonhaneun saram-ida.

He is a person who puts his beliefs into action.