Meaning and Usage
The verb '늘리다' means 'to increase,' 'to extend,' or 'to enlarge.' It is a transitive verb, so it always requires an object that is being increased or extended. Commonly, it is used in contexts like increasing quantity, size, or duration.
Common Collocations
- 시간을 늘리다: to extend time, often used when talking about deadlines or schedules.
- 근육을 늘리다: to increase muscle mass, common in fitness contexts.
- 매출을 늘리다: to increase sales, frequently used in business.
Register and Politeness
'늘리다' is a standard verb used in both formal and informal contexts. It is neutral in politeness and can be conjugated accordingly.
Usage Tips
Learners sometimes confuse '늘리다' with '늘다,' which is intransitive and means 'to increase' by itself. Remember, '늘리다' requires a direct object and means 'to make something increase.' For example, '시간을 늘리다' (to increase time) vs. '시간이 늘다' (time increases).
Using '늘리다' correctly helps express active efforts to increase or extend something, which is common in daily conversation and professional settings.