추천하다 vs 권하다
Korean word comparison
Listen to 추천하다
Listen to 권하다
| 추천하다 | 권하다 |
|---|---|
/chu-CHEON-ha-da/ verb | /gwonhada/ verb |
| to recommend; to suggest something as good or suitable for someone | to recommend or offer (often used when suggesting a choice or offering something to try) |
How they differ
권하다 is broader and can mean to offer or suggest something to try (like food, drink, or an option) and is often used in spoken, personal contexts; 추천하다 usually implies an endorsement or formal recommendation for selection (e.g., a product, person, or service).
When to use each
When to use 추천하다: Prefer 추천하다 when you endorse or nominate a specific option, product, person, or service as a suitable choice.
When to use 권하다: Use 권하다 when you are suggesting or offering something casually or advising someone to try or accept something.
Side-by-side examples
- 이 책을 추천해요 — 내용이 정말 좋아요.
(I recommend this book — the content is really good.) - 이 책은 한 번 읽어보라고 권해요.
(I suggest you try reading this book.)
Register & nuance: 권하다 is generally more casual and conversational than the often more endorsement-focused 추천하다.