Korean · Everyday Verbs
"to take" in Korean: 받다 / 가져가다
받다 / 가져가다batda / gajyeogada
to take in Korean is 받다 / 가져가다 (batda / gajyeogada). 받다 means receive; 가져가다 means take something away to another place.
to take: an everyday statement
우산을 가져가요.usaneul gajyeogayo.
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How to pronounce 받다 / 가져가다
Say it
gajyeogada
/pat̚t͈a/
Read 가져가다 as gajyeogada. The spoken form 가져가요 is gajyeogayo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"to take" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 가져가다gajyeogada | to take Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 가져가요gajyeogayo | to take (polite present) Use 가져가요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 가져가요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 가져갔어요gajyeogasseoyo | to take (polite past) Use 가져갔어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 가져갔어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 받다 / 가져가다 in real life
- 1to take: an everyday statement
우산을 가져가요.
usaneul gajyeogayo.
I take an umbrella with me.
가져가요 is the present form of 가져가다.
- 2to take: a different situation
어제 가방을 가져갔어요.
eoje gabangeul gajyeogasseoyo.
I took the bag yesterday.
가져갔어요 is the past form of 가져가다.
- 3to take: a question or request
이것도 가져가요?
igeotdo gajyeogayo?
Are you taking this too?
가져가요 is the present form of 가져가다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 받다 / 가져가다
Incorrect: 가져가다.
Correct: 가져가요.
When practicing to take, 가져가다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 가져가요.
Incorrect: 어제 가져가요.
Correct: 어제 가져갔어요.
When practicing to take, for a completed event yesterday, use 가져갔어요; the present form 가져가요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
받다 means receive; 가져가다 means take something away to another place. 가져가요 is the polite conversational form of 가져가다; 가져갔어요 gives a past-tense form.
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Tutor-led everyday verbs study exercise: two sentences with 받다 / 가져가다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
우산을 가져가요.
usaneul gajyeogayo.
I take an umbrella with me.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
어제 가방을 가져갔어요.
eoje gabangeul gajyeogasseoyo.
I took the bag yesterday.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to take" in Korean
How do I use 가져가다 in polite speech?
가져가요 is the polite conversational form of 가져가다; 가져갔어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 가져가다 in a past-tense sentence?
가져갔어요 is the polite past form. 받다 means receive; 가져가다 means take something away to another place.
What does 가져가요 mean here?
가져가요 is used for to take. For example, 우산을 가져가요. means “I take an umbrella with me.”
What should I remember about 가져가다?
받다 means receive; 가져가다 means take something away to another place.
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