Meaning and Usage
The verb '설립하다' means 'to found' or 'to establish' an organization, company, institution, or similar entity. It is a formal verb often used in official or business contexts.
Common Contexts
You will frequently see '설립하다' used when talking about the creation of companies, organizations, schools, or government bodies. It emphasizes the act of setting up something with a formal structure.
Collocations and Patterns
- 설립하다 + 회사/기관/단체: to establish a company/institution/organization
- 설립 계획: plan to establish
- 설립 연도: year of establishment
Register and Politeness
'설립하다' is a standard formal verb and is appropriate in written and spoken formal contexts. It is not casual and is rarely used in everyday informal conversation.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '설립하다' with '만들다' (to make/create). '설립하다' implies formal founding or establishment, while '만들다' is more general and informal. Use '설립하다' when referring to official organizations or institutions.