준비하다
junbihada[ˈt͡ɕu(ː)nbiɦa̠da̠]
To get ready in Korean is to say 준비하다 (junbihada).
The verb 준비하다 is used both for preparing objects (like a meal) and for preparing oneself (like getting dressed for an outing).
Meaning: to make ready or prepare (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The conjugated form 준비해 is used as a casual command to tell someone to get ready. The form 준비하세요 is a polite way to instruct someone to prepare or get ready.
How do you pronounce it?
junbihada
Did you know?
- In a professional or military setting, 'getting ready' might be expressed through the term 태세를 갖추다 (taese-reul gatchuda), which refers to assuming a certain posture or stance.
- In Korean sports and competitions, the command 준비 is the equivalent of 'set' in the 'ready, set, go' sequence.
- The word 준비 (junbi) shares its Hanja roots with the Japanese word 準備 (junbi), which means 'preparation'.
Examples in context
- 준비하세요. 우리 10분 후에 출발해요.Get ready. We're leaving in 10 minutes.
- 준비해봐. 오늘 영화 보러 갈 거야.Get ready. We're going to watch a movie today.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 준비하다, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 준비하다, CC BY-SA 4.0.
