살펴보다 vs 확인하다
Korean word comparison
Listen to 살펴보다
Listen to 확인하다
| 살펴보다 | 확인하다 |
|---|---|
sal-pyuh-BO-da verb | hwak-in-ha-da verb |
| to look over, examine, or check something carefully | to confirm, verify, or check |
How they differ
확인하다 focuses on making sure something is correct, true, or present. 살펴보다 is broader and refers to the act of checking carefully, even before you have reached confirmation.
When to use each
When to use 살펴보다: Use 살펴보다 when you are in the process of looking over something carefully.
When to use 확인하다: Use 확인하다 when you want to emphasize that you are verifying facts, details, or a result.
Side-by-side examples
- 그는 계약서를 살펴보고 있었다.
(He was looking over the contract.) - 그는 계약 내용을 확인했다.
(He confirmed the contract details.)
Register & nuance: 확인하다 is very common in both spoken and written Korean and can sound more decisive than 살펴보다.
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