생각하다 vs 고려하다
Korean word comparison
Listen to 생각하다
Listen to 고려하다
| 생각하다 | 고려하다 |
|---|---|
saeng-GAK-ha-da verb | goryeohada verb |
| to think; to consider; to have an idea or opinion | to consider, to take into account; to deliberate |
How they differ
고려하다 emphasizes weighing factors or options and is used for deliberate, often formal evaluation; 생각하다 is a general verb for thinking or having an opinion and does not necessarily imply systematic evaluation.
When to use each
When to use 생각하다: Prefer 생각하다 for general, everyday statements about thinking or holding an opinion.
When to use 고려하다: Prefer 고려하다 when you want to express deliberate consideration of options, factors, or consequences, especially in formal/planned contexts.
Side-by-side examples
- 나는 그 제안을 다시 생각하고 있어.
(I'm thinking about/reconsidering that proposal.) - 우리는 그 제안을 신중히 고려하고 있다.
(We are carefully considering that proposal.)
Register & nuance: 고려하다 is more formal and is common in written, professional, or official contexts compared with the casual, everyday 생각하다.