추천하다 vs 권유하다
Korean word comparison
Listen to 추천하다
Listen to 권유하다
| 추천하다 | 권유하다 |
|---|---|
/chu-CHEON-ha-da/ verb | /gwonyuhada/ verb |
| to recommend; to suggest something as good or suitable for someone | to urge or encourage someone to do something (with an element of persuasion) |
How they differ
권유하다 emphasizes encouraging or persuading someone to take an action (e.g., participate, try something) and can imply repeated or active urging; 추천하다 is a neutral recommendation or endorsement without the same force of persuasion.
When to use each
When to use 추천하다: Prefer 추천하다 when you are giving a neutral endorsement or suggesting something as suitable without pressuring someone to act.
When to use 권유하다: Use 권유하다 when you actively encourage or try to persuade someone to do something (for example, join an event or try a habit).
Side-by-side examples
- 선생님이 이 과목을 추천하셨어요.
(The teacher recommended this subject.) - 선생님이 더 참여하라고 학생들을 권유하셨어요.
(The teacher encouraged (urged) the students to participate more.)
Register & nuance: 권유하다 is used in both neutral and polite speech but carries more of an interpersonal, persuasive nuance than 추천하다.