Korean · Common Verbs
공부하다
gongbuhada
To study
Beginnerverb
Definition
To learn knowledge or a skill.
Example
한국어를 공부하고 있어요.
I am studying Korean.
Etymology
'공부하다' (gongbuhada) is a compound of '공부' (study) and '하다' (to do), reflecting modern educational practices. It traces back to historical notions of study in Korean culture.
How & Where It’s Used
Primarily used in formal contexts, '공부하다' is common in educational settings and somewhat less so in casual spoken language. It's uniform across all regions.