살펴보다 vs 조사하다
Korean word comparison
Listen to 살펴보다
Listen to 조사하다
| 살펴보다 | 조사하다 |
|---|---|
sal-pyuh-BO-da verb | jo-sa-ha-da verb |
| to look over, examine, or check something carefully | to investigate, examine, or research |
How they differ
조사하다 usually means examining something in order to find facts, causes, or evidence, so it is more investigative than 살펴보다. 살펴보다 can be as light as checking or glancing over carefully, while 조사하다 suggests a deeper search for information.
When to use each
When to use 살펴보다: Use 살펴보다 when you are simply checking something carefully or taking a look at it.
When to use 조사하다: Use 조사하다 when you are trying to uncover facts, evidence, or the truth behind something.
Side-by-side examples
- 의사는 환자의 상태를 살펴보았다.
(The doctor checked the patient's condition.) - 경찰이 사건의 원인을 조사했다.
(The police investigated the cause of the incident.)
Register & nuance: 조사하다 is common in formal, academic, journalistic, and official contexts, while 살펴보다 is more general.