동의하다 vs 수긍하다
Korean word comparison
Listen to 동의하다
Listen to 수긍하다
| 동의하다 | 수긍하다 |
|---|---|
dong-UI-ha-da verb | su-geung-ha-da verb |
| to agree with someone or something; to say yes to an idea, plan, or statement | to accept something as reasonable or valid |
How they differ
수긍하다 emphasizes accepting a claim, explanation, or reasoning because it seems convincing. 동의하다 is more neutral and direct, meaning you agree with an idea without necessarily implying that you were persuaded by an argument.
When to use each
When to use 동의하다: Use 동의하다 when you simply want to express agreement without focusing on whether you were convinced.
When to use 수긍하다: Use 수긍하다 when you want to stress that you accept something because it makes sense or is reasonable.
Side-by-side examples
- 저는 그 말에 동의하지 않습니다.
(I do not agree with that statement.) - 그의 설명이 너무 논리적이어서 결국 수긍했다.
(His explanation was so logical that I eventually accepted it.)
Register & nuance: 수긍하다 is a bit more formal and analytical, and it sounds natural in written or reasoned discussion.