가르치다
gareuchida[ka̠ɾɯt͡ɕʰida̠]
To teach in Korean is 가르치다 (gareuchida).
The verb is used to describe the act of passing on knowledge.
Meaning: to pass on knowledge (verb)
Which one should you use?
While 가르치다 is used for imparting knowledge or skills, the verb 배우다 is used to describe the act of learning.
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding the auxiliary verb 주다 to the verb makes the phrase sound more natural when you are asking someone to teach you something as a helpful gesture, resulting in 가르쳐 주다.
How do you pronounce it?
gareuchida
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often confuse 가르치다 (to teach) with 가르키다 (to point), which is a common phonetic mistake.
Did you know?
- Historically, 가르치다 likely meant 'to point' because pointing was a primary method of instruction for teachers.
- In traditional Korean contexts, the word for 'teacher' is often used as a title of respect even if the person is no longer actively teaching.
- When asking for a favor, adding 주다 to 가르치다 transforms the act of teaching into a 'gift' of knowledge.
Examples in context
- 선생님이 학생들에게 수학을 가르칩니다.The teacher teaches math to the students.
- 그 대학은 학문적인 이론과 실제적인 기술을 교육합니다.The university provides education on both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
- 친구가 나에게 안무를 가르쳐줬어.My friend taught me the dance moves.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “teach” translations and entries 가르치다, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 가르치다, CC BY-SA 4.0.
