지원하다
Meaning: to apply for
What does 지원하다 mean?
지원하다 [jiwonhada] is a verb meaning "to apply for". 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 지원하다 [jiwonhada] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
마케팅 부서에 지원한 이민호입니다.
I'm Lee Minho and I applied for the marketing department.
📚 From Workplace Communication
How to Use 지원하다 in Conversation
As a verb, 지원하다 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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