생각하다 vs 여기다
Korean word comparison
Listen to 생각하다
Listen to 여기다
| 생각하다 | 여기다 |
|---|---|
saeng-GAK-ha-da verb | yeogida verb |
| to think; to consider; to have an idea or opinion | to regard, to deem, to consider (as); to perceive X as Y |
How they differ
여기다 specifically means to regard or treat something as something else (assigning a label or stance), while 생각하다 is a broader verb for thinking; 여기다 focuses on perception/attribution rather than the cognitive process itself.
When to use each
When to use 생각하다: Prefer 생각하다 when simply stating that you think or believe something in general.
When to use 여기다: Prefer 여기다 when you want to express that you consider or regard A as B (e.g., 'I regard him as a friend').
Side-by-side examples
- 나는 그를 친구라고 생각한다.
(I think of him as a friend.) - 나는 그를 친구라고 여긴다.
(I regard him as a friend.)
Register & nuance: 여기다 is neutral but slightly more attributional and can sound a bit more formal or literary than casual 생각하다 in some contexts.