보완하다
Meaning: to supplement; to compensate
What does 보완하다 mean?
보완하다 [bowanhada] is a verb meaning "to supplement; to compensate". It is rated B2 on the CEFR scale, which means upper-intermediate — appears in news and discussion. 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 보완하다 [bowanhada] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
혼합 연구 방법을 채택하면 두 접근법의 한계를 보완할 수 있을 것입니다.
Adopting a mixed methods approach could compensate for the limitations of both approaches.
📚 From Academic & Papers
따라서 인사팀에서는 해당 조항을 보완하고자 법무팀과 협의를 진행하기로 하였다.
Therefore, the HR team decided to consult with the legal team in order to supplement the relevant clause.
📚 From 법률, 계약
이러한 혼합 연구 설계는 단일 방법론의 한계를 보완하는 데 효과적입니다.
This mixed research design is effective in complementing the limitations of a single methodology.
📚 From 학술 발표
How to Use 보완하다 in Conversation
As a verb, 보완하다 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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