동의하다 vs 찬성하다
Korean word comparison
Listen to 동의하다
Listen to 찬성하다
| 동의하다 | 찬성하다 |
|---|---|
dong-UI-ha-da verb | chan-seong-ha-da verb |
| to agree with someone or something; to say yes to an idea, plan, or statement | to support or approve an idea, plan, or proposal |
How they differ
찬성하다 is often used when you are supporting a proposal, policy, or decision, especially in a discussion, vote, or formal setting. 동의하다 is broader and simply means that you agree with a statement or person, even in everyday conversation.
When to use each
When to use 동의하다: Use 동의하다 when you want to say that you agree with someone’s opinion, statement, or suggestion in a general way.
When to use 찬성하다: Use 찬성하다 when you are explicitly supporting a proposal, plan, or decision, especially in a formal or group context.
Side-by-side examples
- 저도 그 의견에 동의합니다.
(I agree with that opinion too.) - 저는 그 계획에 찬성합니다.
(I support that plan.)
Register & nuance: 찬성하다 is more formal and is commonly used in meetings, debates, and voting contexts.