Meaning and Usage
The verb '내세우다' primarily means to put someone forward or to nominate someone for a role, position, or task. It often implies actively promoting or endorsing a person to take a visible or leading role, such as a candidate in an election or a representative in a group.
Common Contexts
You will frequently see '내세우다' used in political, organizational, or social contexts where someone is nominated or promoted. It can also be used more figuratively to mean asserting or emphasizing one's own opinion or position.
Collocations and Patterns
- '후보로 내세우다' (to nominate as a candidate): used when selecting someone for an election or competition.
- '대표로 내세우다' (to put forward as a representative): used when designating someone to represent a group.
- '의견을 내세우다' (to assert an opinion): used when someone strongly expresses their viewpoint.
Register and Politeness
'내세우다' is neutral in formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is common in news reports, formal discussions, and everyday conversation.
Common Learner Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse '내세우다' with '내다' (to put out) or '세우다' (to stand up). Remember that '내세우다' specifically involves the act of putting someone forward or promoting them, not just physically making someone stand.