추천하다 vs 천거하다
Korean word comparison
Listen to 추천하다
Listen to 천거하다
| 추천하다 | 천거하다 |
|---|---|
chu-CHUN-ha-da verb | cheon-geo-ha-da verb |
| to recommend; to suggest something as good or appropriate | to nominate or propose someone (typically for a position, award, or official role) |
How they differ
천거하다 is a formal, often bureaucratic or literary term meaning to nominate or put forward a person for an office or honor, while 추천하다 is a general-purpose word for recommending people or things in everyday contexts.
When to use each
When to use 추천하다: Prefer 추천하다 for general recommendations in everyday, academic, or professional contexts.
When to use 천거하다: Prefer 천거하다 when making a formal nomination or writing in a legal, historical, or literary register.
Side-by-side examples
- 위원회는 그녀를 이사로 추천했다.
(The committee recommended her as a director.) - 위원회는 그녀를 이사로 천거했다.
(The committee nominated her as a director.)
Register & nuance: Formal/literary and used in official documents or historical writing; uncommon in casual conversation.