A1 verb beginner

바꾸다

[bakkuda]

Meaning: to change; to exchange

What does 바꾸다 mean?

바꾸다 [bakkuda] is a verb meaning "to change; to exchange". It is rated A1 on the CEFR scale, which means absolute beginner — among the first 500 words you should learn. This word appears across 3 Lexibeom card packs, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.

Example Sentences (3)

Here are real-life sentences where 바꾸다 [bakkuda] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.

죄송합니다. 바로 바꿔 드릴게요.

I'm sorry. I'll change it right away.

📚 From Food & Restaurant Ordering

달러를 원으로 바꾸고 싶어요.

I'd like to exchange dollars to won.

📚 From Shopping & Banking

지영 씨가 또 핸드폰을 바꿨어요.

Jiyoung changed her phone again.

📚 From 속담, 관용어

How to Use 바꾸다 in Conversation

As a verb, 바꾸다 requires conjugation. The dictionary form ends in 다, but you will rarely use this form in speech — instead, conjugate based on politeness (요 for polite, 습니다 for formal, plain stem for casual) and tense (past, present, future). Learn this verb together with its three conjugated forms for maximum fluency.

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