전공하다
Meaning: to major in
What does 전공하다 mean?
전공하다 [jeongonghada] is a verb meaning "to major in". 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 전공하다 [jeongonghada] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
대학에서 경영학을 전공했고, 광고 회사에서 2년간 근무한 경험이 있습니다.
I majored in business administration in college and have 2 years of experience working at an advertising company.
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How to Use 전공하다 in Conversation
As a verb, 전공하다 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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