미루다 vs 늦추다
Korean word comparison
Listen to 미루다
Listen to 늦추다
| 미루다 | 늦추다 |
|---|---|
MEE-roo-da verb | neuchuda verb |
| to postpone or delay something until a later time | to make something later, slower, or less early |
How they differ
늦추다 focuses on making a time, speed, or pace later or slower, rather than on the act of postponing a plan. Compared with 미루다, it often describes adjusting timing or reducing speed, not simply choosing to delay something.
When to use each
When to use 미루다: Use 미루다 when the emphasis is on delaying a task or decision because it has not been done yet.
When to use 늦추다: Use 늦추다 when you want to say something is being made later, slowed down, or reduced in pace.
Side-by-side examples
- 결정을 자꾸 미루면 문제가 커질 수 있어.
(If you keep putting off the decision, the problem can get bigger.) - 결정을 조금 늦추면 더 많은 정보를 얻을 수 있어.
(If you delay the decision a little, you can get more information.)
Register & nuance: 늦추다 is neutral and common, but it is used more for timing, speed, or pace than for postponing plans.