Vocabulary
집중하다
focus, concentrate
Meaning
집중하다 : focus, concentrate. Direct one's attention to an activity, person, or subject.
Why this form?
주의하다 — “pay attention/be careful” stresses alertness or caution rather than sustained focus.
Hanja
集中 — 集 gather + 中 center.
Forms not to confuse
주의하다
길에서 주의하세요. — Be careful on the road.
Examples
다들! 제발 좀 집중해요! — Everyone! Please focus!
공부에 집중하세요. — Focus on your studies.