추천하다 vs 권하다
Korean word comparison
Listen to 추천하다
Listen to 권하다
| 추천하다 | 권하다 |
|---|---|
chu-CHUN-ha-da verb | gwon-ha-da verb |
| to recommend; to suggest something as good or appropriate | to advise or recommend (often to encourage someone to take an action or try something) |
How they differ
권하다 often emphasizes giving personal advice or urging someone to do or try something (action-oriented), while 추천하다 emphasizes endorsing the merit or suitability of a person, product, or option (evaluation-oriented).
When to use each
When to use 추천하다: Prefer 추천하다 when you want to endorse something or someone based on merit or suitability.
When to use 권하다: Prefer 권하다 when you are personally advising or encouraging someone to take an action or try something.
Side-by-side examples
- 건강을 위해 매일 걷는 것을 추천해요.
(I recommend walking every day for your health.) - 건강을 위해 매일 걷는 것을 권해요.
(I advise/encourage you to walk every day for your health.)
Register & nuance: Neutral and common in both spoken and written Korean; slightly more advisory and interpersonal than 추천하다.