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제안

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean noun '제안' means 'proposal' or 'suggestion.' It is commonly used in formal and informal contexts when someone offers an idea or plan for consideration.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '제안' in business meetings, discussions, or when giving advice. It can refer to anything from a casual suggestion to a formal business proposal.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 제안을 하다: to make a proposal or suggestion.
  • 제안을 받다: to receive a proposal.
  • 제안을 거절하다: to reject a proposal.
  • 새로운 제안: a new proposal.

These collocations are useful to express actions related to proposals clearly.

Register and Politeness

'제안' is neutral and can be used in both polite and formal speech. The verbs combined with it determine the level of politeness.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '제안' with '추천' (recommendation). '제안' is more about proposing an idea or plan, while '추천' is about recommending something based on preference or experience. Use '제안' when you want to suggest a plan or idea for discussion.

Example Sentences

회의에서 새로운 프로젝트에 대한 제안을 했어요.

Hoeuieseo saeroun peurojekteue daehan jeaneul haesseoyo.

I made a proposal about a new project at the meeting.

그의 제안은 모두에게 큰 도움이 되었다.

Geuui jeaneun modu-ege keun doumi doeeotda.

His proposal was very helpful to everyone.

제안을 받아들일지 말지 아직 결정하지 못했어요.

Jeaneul badadeurilji malji ajik gyeoljeonghaji mothaesseoyo.

We haven't decided yet whether to accept the proposal or not.