줄이다 vs 축소하다
Korean word comparison
Listen to 줄이다
Listen to 축소하다
| 줄이다 | 축소하다 |
|---|---|
jool-EE-da verb | chuk-so-ha-da verb |
| To reduce, lessen, or cut down something. | to scale down or shrink something |
How they differ
축소하다 suggests a deliberate, often structural reduction in size, scope, scale, or importance. Compared with 줄이다, it is less everyday and sounds more technical, formal, or policy-related.
When to use each
When to use 줄이다: Use 줄이다 when you want a simple everyday verb without a strong sense of official planning or structural change.
When to use 축소하다: Use 축소하다 when a person, company, or institution intentionally scales down a plan, operation, or category.
Side-by-side examples
- 그는 지출을 줄이려고 노력했다.
(He tried to cut down on spending.) - 회사는 지출을 축소했다.
(The company scaled down its spending.)
Register & nuance: 축소하다 is formal and often used in business, media, and institutional contexts.