칭찬하다

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Meaning and Usage

"칭찬하다" means to praise or compliment someone for their actions, qualities, or achievements. It is a common verb used in both formal and informal contexts to express approval or admiration.

Common Collocations

  • 칭찬을 받다: to receive praise
  • 칭찬을 하다: to give praise
  • 칭찬을 아끼지 않다: to not hold back praise

Usage Notes

When you use "칭찬하다," you are usually highlighting positive behavior or results. It can be used in various situations, from casual conversations among friends to formal evaluations at work or school.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse "칭찬하다" with "자랑하다" (to boast). Remember, "칭찬하다" is about praising others, while "자랑하다" means to brag about oneself.

Politeness

"칭찬하다" can be conjugated into polite forms like "칭찬해요" or honorific forms like "칭찬하십니다" depending on the social context.

Example Sentences

선생님이 학생의 노력을 칭찬하셨다.

Seonsaengnimi haksaengui noryeoge chingchanhasyeotda.

The teacher praised the student's effort.

친구가 새로 만든 요리를 칭찬해서 기분이 좋았다.

Chinguga saero mandeun yorireul chingchanhaeseo gibuni joatda.

My friend praised the new dish I made, so I felt good.

칭찬은 사람의 자신감을 높여 준다.

Chingchaneun saramui jasingameul nophyeo junda.

Praise boosts a person's confidence.