Level 6

예약하다

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Usage of 예약하다

The verb 예약하다 means 'to book' or 'to reserve' something in advance, such as a hotel room, restaurant table, or meeting room. It is commonly used in daily life when planning ahead to secure a spot or service.

Common contexts

You will often hear 예약하다 in contexts related to travel, dining, and events. For example, 예약하다 is used when booking flights, hotels, or making restaurant reservations.

Collocations and patterns

  • 예약을 하다: to make a reservation
  • 예약이 필요하다: a reservation is necessary
  • 예약 취소하다: to cancel a reservation

These collocations help express the full range of reservation-related actions.

Politeness and formality

예약하다 is a neutral verb and can be used in both formal and informal situations. Adding polite endings like -요 or -습니다 adjusts the politeness level.

Common learner mistake

Avoid confusing 예약하다 with 약속하다 (to promise or make an appointment). 예약하다 focuses on booking or reserving a service or place, while 약속하다 is about making a personal or social appointment.

Example Sentences

호텔 방을 미리 예약했어요.

Hotel bangeul miri yeyakhaesseoyo.

I booked a hotel room in advance.

회의실을 예약하려면 몇 명이 참석하는지 알려 주세요.

Hoeuisireul yeyakaryeomyeon myeot myeongi chamseokhaneunji allyeo juseyo.

Please tell me how many people will attend if you want to reserve the meeting room.

식당 예약은 필수입니다.

Sikdang yeyakeun pilsubimnida.

A reservation is required at the restaurant.