B1 verb intermediate

집중하다

[jibjunghada]

Meaning: to focus, to concentrate

What does 집중하다 mean?

집중하다 [jibjunghada] is a verb meaning "to focus, to concentrate". 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 집중하다 [jibjunghada] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.

낭비할 시간이 없으니까 집중해야겠어요.

Since there's no time to waste, I should focus.

📚 From 속담, 관용어

How to Use 집중하다 in Conversation

As a verb, 집중하다 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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