Usage of 제출하다
The verb '제출하다' means 'to submit' or 'to hand in' something officially, such as documents, assignments, or reports. It is commonly used in academic, workplace, and administrative contexts.
Common contexts
You will often hear '제출하다' when talking about deadlines for assignments, submitting forms, or handing in official paperwork. It implies a formal action of delivering something to an authority or organization.
Collocations and patterns
- 제출하다 + 서류/과제/보고서: to submit documents/assignments/reports
- 제출 마감일: submission deadline
- 제출 후: after submission
Register and formality
'제출하다' is a formal verb and is appropriate in polite and official situations. It is not used in casual speech.
Common learner tip
Do not confuse '제출하다' with '보내다' (to send). '제출하다' implies an official or required submission, often with a deadline or formal process, whereas '보내다' is more general for sending something.