Korean · Everyday Verbs
"to teach" in Korean: 가르치다
가르치다gareuchida
to teach in Korean is 가르치다 (gareuchida). 가르치다 becomes 가르쳐요; distinguish it from 가리키다, meaning point at.
to teach: an everyday statement
아이에게 영어를 가르쳐요.aiege yeongeoreul gareuchyeoyo.
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How to pronounce 가르치다
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gareuchida
/kaɾɯtɕʰita/
Read 가르치다 as gareuchida. The spoken form 가르쳐요 is gareuchyeoyo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"to teach" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 가르치다gareuchida | to teach Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 가르쳐요gareuchyeoyo | to teach (polite present) Use 가르쳐요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 가르쳐요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 가르쳤어요gareuchyeosseoyo | to teach (polite past) Use 가르쳤어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 가르쳤어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 가르치다 in real life
- 1to teach: an everyday statement
아이에게 영어를 가르쳐요.
aiege yeongeoreul gareuchyeoyo.
I teach English to a child.
가르쳐요 is the present form of 가르치다.
- 2to teach: a different situation
어제 새 노래를 가르쳤어요.
eoje sae noraereul gareuchyeosseoyo.
I taught a new song yesterday.
가르쳤어요 is the past form of 가르치다.
- 3to teach: a question or request
무슨 과목을 가르쳐요?
museun gwamogeul gareuchyeoyo?
What subject do you teach?
가르쳐요 is the present form of 가르치다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 가르치다
Incorrect: 가르치다.
Correct: 가르쳐요.
When practicing to teach, 가르치다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 가르쳐요.
Incorrect: 어제 가르쳐요.
Correct: 어제 가르쳤어요.
When practicing to teach, for a completed event yesterday, use 가르쳤어요; the present form 가르쳐요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
가르치다 becomes 가르쳐요; distinguish it from 가리키다, meaning point at. 가르쳐요 is the polite conversational form of 가르치다; 가르쳤어요 gives a past-tense form.
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Tutor-led everyday verbs study exercise: two sentences with 가르치다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
아이에게 영어를 가르쳐요.
aiege yeongeoreul gareuchyeoyo.
I teach English to a child.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
어제 새 노래를 가르쳤어요.
eoje sae noraereul gareuchyeosseoyo.
I taught a new song yesterday.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to teach" in Korean
How do I use 가르치다 in polite speech?
가르쳐요 is the polite conversational form of 가르치다; 가르쳤어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 가르치다 in a past-tense sentence?
가르쳤어요 is the polite past form. 가르치다 becomes 가르쳐요; distinguish it from 가리키다, meaning point at.
What does 가르쳐요 mean here?
가르쳐요 is used for to teach. For example, 아이에게 영어를 가르쳐요. means “I teach English to a child.”
What should I remember about 가르치다?
가르치다 becomes 가르쳐요; distinguish it from 가리키다, meaning point at.
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