Meaning and Usage
The Korean noun '제공' (jegong) means 'provision' or 'offering'. It is commonly used in formal or business contexts to indicate supplying or making something available, such as services, information, or support.
Common Collocations
- '서비스를 제공하다' (to provide a service): Used when a company or organization offers services.
- '정보를 제공하다' (to provide information): Common in media or official announcements.
- '지원 제공' (providing support): Often used in social welfare or government contexts.
Register and Politeness
'제공' is a formal noun and is typically used in written language, official documents, or formal speech. It pairs with verbs like '하다' to form the verb phrase '제공하다' (to provide).
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '제공' with '공급' (supply), which is more about physical supply or distribution. '제공' emphasizes the act of offering or making available, often services or intangible goods.
Practical Tip
When you want to say 'to provide something' in Korean, use '제공하다' with the object marked by '을/를'. For example, '정보를 제공합니다' means 'We provide information.'