개척하다
Meaning: to pioneer, to explore
What does 개척하다 mean?
개척하다 [gaecheoghada] is a verb meaning "to pioneer, to explore". It is rated B1 on the CEFR scale, which means intermediate — used in social and travel situations. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
Example Sentences (1)
Here are real-life sentences where 개척하다 [gaecheoghada] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
팀의 역량을 강화하고, 해외 시장을 개척하고 싶습니다.
I want to strengthen the team's capabilities and explore overseas markets.
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How to Use 개척하다 in Conversation
As a verb, 개척하다 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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