추천하다 vs 권장하다
Korean word comparison
Listen to 추천하다
Listen to 권장하다
| 추천하다 | 권장하다 |
|---|---|
/chu-CHEON-ha-da/ verb | /gwonjanghada/ verb |
| to recommend; to suggest something as good or suitable for someone | to recommend or encourage as a guideline or standard (often used by organizations or official sources) |
How they differ
권장하다 is typically used for official or general guidelines (e.g., recommended amounts, ages, or practices) and is less about endorsing a single choice; 추천하다 is often an individual endorsement or suggestion for a particular option or person.
When to use each
When to use 추천하다: Prefer 추천하다 when personally endorsing or nominating a specific item, person, or service.
When to use 권장하다: Use 권장하다 when stating an official or general recommendation, guideline, or best practice from an organization or authority.
Side-by-side examples
- 전문가는 이 영화를 추천했다.
(An expert recommended this movie.) - 보건 당국은 매일 충분한 수분 섭취를 권장한다.
(Health authorities recommend getting enough fluids every day.)
Register & nuance: 권장하다 is more formal and often appears in institutional, official, or written contexts compared with the typical usage of 추천하다.