Meaning and Usage
The verb '앞세우다' literally means 'to put in front' or 'to place ahead.' It is often used figuratively to mean prioritizing or emphasizing something, such as interests, goals, or qualities.
Common Contexts
Speakers use '앞세우다' when they want to express putting something first or making it the main focus. This can be in personal contexts (e.g., putting one's own interests first) or organizational contexts (e.g., prioritizing customer satisfaction).
Collocations and Patterns
- '이익을 앞세우다': to prioritize one's own interests
- '고객 만족을 앞세우다': to put customer satisfaction first
- '성과를 앞세워 발표하다': to present by emphasizing achievements
These collocations show how '앞세우다' is used to highlight or prioritize a particular aspect.
Register and Politeness
'앞세우다' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. However, the tone depends on the surrounding sentence.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '앞세우다' with simply '앞에 두다' (to put in front physically). Remember that '앞세우다' often carries a figurative meaning of prioritizing or emphasizing, not just physical placement.