Meaning and Usage
The verb '판매하다' means 'to sell' and is commonly used in both everyday and business contexts. It refers to the act of offering goods or services in exchange for money.
Common Contexts
You will often see '판매하다' used when talking about stores, online shops, companies, or markets. It can describe selling anything from fruits and clothes to electronics.
Collocations and Patterns
- 판매하다 + 상품/제품: to sell products or goods
- 온라인에서 판매하다: to sell online
- 해외에 판매하다: to sell overseas
These collocations help specify what is being sold and where.
Register and Politeness
'판매하다' is a neutral verb suitable for formal and informal contexts. When speaking politely, it is often combined with polite endings like '-합니다' or '-해요'.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '판매하다' with '팔다', which also means 'to sell'. '팔다' is more casual and often used in spoken language, while '판매하다' is more formal and common in written or business contexts. Use '판매하다' when you want to sound more professional or formal.