Level 6

설득하다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '설득하다' means 'to persuade' or 'to convince' someone to accept an idea, opinion, or action. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts when you want to influence others' decisions or beliefs.

Common Contexts

You often hear '설득하다' in situations like persuading friends, family, or colleagues. For example, convincing friends to join a trip, persuading parents for permission, or presenting arguments in meetings.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 설득하다 + 사람 (to persuade a person): Used when specifying who is being persuaded.
  • 설득력 있게 말하다 (to speak persuasively): Emphasizes the manner of speaking.
  • ~을/를 설득해서 (by persuading ~): Shows the means or method.

Register and Politeness

'설득하다' is neutral and can be used in both casual and formal speech. However, in very formal writing or speeches, you might find more formal synonyms.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '설득하다' with '권하다' (to recommend). Remember, '설득하다' involves convincing someone to accept or agree, while '권하다' is more about suggesting or recommending without strong insistence.

Example Sentences

그는 친구들을 설득해서 함께 여행을 가기로 했다.

Geuneun chingudeureul seoldeukhaseo hamkke yeohaengeul gagiro haetda.

He persuaded his friends to go on a trip together.

회의에서 자신의 의견을 설득력 있게 표현해야 한다.

Hoeuieseo jasinui uigyeoneul seoldeukryeok itge pyohyeonhaeya handa.

You need to express your opinion persuasively in the meeting.

부모님을 설득해서 늦게까지 외출할 수 있었다.

Bumonimeul seoldeukhaseo neutgekkaji oechulhal su isseotda.

I was able to persuade my parents to let me go out late.