확인하다 vs 확증하다
Korean word comparison
Listen to 확인하다
Listen to 확증하다
| 확인하다 | 확증하다 |
|---|---|
hwak-KIN-ha-da verb | hwak-jeung-ha-da verb |
| to check, confirm, or verify information | to verify or validate with evidence; to corroborate |
How they differ
확증하다 implies establishing truth through evidence or formal validation and is stronger and more formal than 확인하다, which often means simply checking or confirming a fact or status without necessarily providing proof.
When to use each
When to use 확인하다: Use 확인하다 for general checks or to confirm simple facts, statuses, or whether something exists.
When to use 확증하다: Use 확증하다 when you need to emphasize proof, formal validation, or scientific/legal corroboration.
Side-by-side examples
- 예약 정보를 다시 확인하세요.
(Please check the reservation information again.) - 연구 결과를 다른 방법으로 확증해야 합니다.
(The research findings need to be validated/corroborated by other methods.)
Register & nuance: 확증하다 is more formal and is used in academic, legal, or technical contexts; 확인하다 is general and neutral.