정리하다 vs 수습하다
Korean word comparison
Listen to 정리하다
Listen to 수습하다
| 정리하다 | 수습하다 |
|---|---|
jeong-REE-ha-da verb | su-seup-ha-da verb |
| to organize, tidy up, or put things in order | to deal with and clean up a situation; to put back under control |
How they differ
수습하다 is not a direct synonym in every context, but it overlaps when 정리하다 means dealing with a messy situation or restoring order. It usually refers to handling a problem, accident, or chaos, not simple tidying of objects or files.
When to use each
When to use 정리하다: Use 정리하다 for ordinary tidying, organizing, or sorting.
When to use 수습하다: Use 수습하다 when the situation is problematic, messy, or unexpected and you need to handle it and bring it under control.
Side-by-side examples
- 방을 정리하다.
(To tidy up the room.) - 사고를 수습하다.
(To deal with an accident.)
Register & nuance: 수습하다 is common in formal reporting and problem-handling contexts, while 정리하다 is broader and more everyday.