Billy Go’s Beginner Korean Course | #23: The Verb 하다
The Verb 하다
In this lesson, the verb 하다 is introduced as an action verb that means 'to do' when used with a noun. Examples are given to show how 하다 can be attached to different nouns to create new verbs.
Creating New Verbs with 하다
- 요리 'cooking' + 하다 = 요리하다 or 요리를 하다 (to cook)
- 공부 'studying' + 하다 = 공부하다 (to study)
- 숙제 'homework' + 하다 = 숙제하다 (to do homework)
- 말하다 'to speak' + 하다 = 말하다 (to speak)
- 일하다 'to work' + 하다 = 일하다 (to work)
- 운동 'exercise' + 하다 = 운동하다 (to exercise)
- 샤워 'shower' + 하다 = 샤워하다 (to shower)
Conversations Using New Verbs
경은: 저는 한국어를 공부하고 싶어요. (I want to study Korean.)
경화: 저는 샤워를 하고 싶어요. (I want to take a shower.)
경은: 저는 일을 하고 싶어요. (I want to work.)
경화: 저는 운동을 하고 싶어요. (I want to exercise.)
Object Marker with Noun and Verb Combination
When using a noun and verb combination with the verb 하다, the noun is actually the object of the verb and can be marked with the object marker. However, the object marker is optional in this case.
Exceptions to Noun and Verb Combination
The verbs 좋아하다 (to like) and 싫어하다 (to dislike) are not combinations of a noun with 하다. Therefore, they cannot be changed to become 좋아를 하다 or 싫어를 하다. These verbs come from a completely different form that is not covered in this lesson.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the verb 하다 can be used to create new verbs by attaching it to different nouns. The object marker is optional when using a noun and verb combination with 하다, but it is technically there whether you see it or not. Exceptions to this rule include 좋아하다 and 싫어하다 which come from a different form not covered in this lesson.