Meaning and Usage
The verb '내놓다' primarily means 'to put out' or 'to present' something physically or abstractly. It is commonly used when someone offers, releases, or expresses something such as ideas, products, opinions, or objects.
Common Contexts
- Presenting or releasing new products or items.
- Expressing opinions or ideas openly.
- Offering or putting something forward for consideration.
Collocations and Patterns
- 내놓다 + noun: to put out or present something (e.g., 내놓은 아이디어 - the idea presented)
- 솔직하게 내놓다: to express frankly
- 신제품을 내놓다: to release a new product
Register and Nuance
'내놓다' is neutral in formality and can be used in both spoken and written Korean. It often implies an active action of offering or revealing something.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '내놓다' with '놓다' (to put) alone. Remember that '내놓다' often implies putting something out for others to see or use, not just placing it somewhere.