미루다 vs 연기하다
Korean word comparison
Listen to 미루다
Listen to 연기하다
| 미루다 | 연기하다 |
|---|---|
MEE-roo-da verb | yeongi-hada verb |
| to postpone or delay something until a later time | to postpone or defer something to a later time |
How they differ
연기하다 is the most neutral and standard verb for formally postponing an event, deadline, or action. Compared with 미루다, it sounds more official and deliberate, especially in notices, schedules, and business or public contexts.
When to use each
When to use 미루다: Use 미루다 when you want to say someone delays doing something, often with a sense of putting it off or not doing it right away.
When to use 연기하다: Use 연기하다 when you are referring to rescheduling an event, appointment, exam, or deadline in a formal or neutral way.
Side-by-side examples
- 회의를 내일까지 미루자.
(Let’s put the meeting off until tomorrow.) - 회의를 내일까지 연기하자.
(Let’s postpone the meeting until tomorrow.)
Register & nuance: 연기하다 is more formal and official than 미루다, which is more common in everyday speech.