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설득

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Meaning and Usage

The noun '설득' refers to the act of persuading or convincing someone to accept an idea, opinion, or plan. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing communication that aims to change someone's mind.

Common Collocations

  • 설득하다: to persuade or convince someone.
  • 설득력: persuasive power or effectiveness.
  • 설득에 실패하다/성공하다: to fail/succeed in persuading.

Usage Notes

When using '설득', the focus is on the process or act of convincing. It often appears with verbs like '하다' to form '설득하다'. The word is neutral in tone and can be used in various settings, from casual conversations to business discussions.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '설득' with '설명' (explanation). While '설명' is about explaining information, '설득' specifically involves convincing someone to agree or accept something. To avoid confusion, remember that '설득' implies a goal of changing opinion or behavior.

Example Sentences

그는 친구들을 설득해서 함께 여행을 가기로 했다.

Geuneun chingudeureul seoldeukhaeseo hamkke yeohaengeul gagiro haetda.

He persuaded his friends to go on a trip together.

설득력이 있는 주장을 해야 상대방이 이해한다.

Seoldeukryeogi inneun jujangeul haeya sangdaebangi ihaehanda.

You need to make a convincing argument for the other person to understand.

그녀는 부모님을 설득해서 유학을 가게 되었다.

Geunyeoneun bumonimeul seoldeukhaeseo yuhageul gage doeeotda.

She persuaded her parents and was able to study abroad.