미루다 vs 지연하다
Korean word comparison
Listen to 미루다
Listen to 지연하다
| 미루다 | 지연하다 |
|---|---|
MEE-roo-da verb | jiyeon-hada verb |
| to postpone or delay something until a later time | to delay or cause something to be delayed |
How they differ
지연하다 is more formal and often emphasizes an unintended delay or a delay caused by circumstances, rather than a voluntary choice. Compared with 미루다, it is less about personal procrastination and more about something being held up.
When to use each
When to use 미루다: Use 미루다 when a person intentionally delays doing something.
When to use 지연하다: Use 지연하다 when describing a delay in a process, operation, shipment, or schedule, especially in formal reports or announcements.
Side-by-side examples
- 숙제를 미루지 말고 지금 하세요.
(Don’t put off your homework; do it now.) - 폭우로 인해 배송이 지연되었습니다.
(Delivery was delayed due to heavy rain.)
Register & nuance: 지연하다 is formal and often appears in news, reports, and official language, while 미루다 is more everyday and personal.