환영하다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '환영하다' means 'to welcome' someone or something warmly and positively. It is commonly used in formal and informal contexts to express hospitality or acceptance.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '환영하다' when greeting new people, such as guests, employees, or students. It conveys a friendly and open attitude.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '진심으로 환영하다' (to sincerely welcome): emphasizes heartfelt welcome.
  • '따뜻하게 환영하다' (to warmly welcome): expresses warmth and kindness.
  • '환영합니다' (polite form): commonly used in speeches or formal greetings.

Register and Politeness

'환영하다' is neutral to polite depending on the ending. Using '환영합니다' is polite and suitable for formal situations.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '환영하다' with '환영받다' (to be welcomed). Remember, '환영하다' is an active verb meaning 'to welcome' others, while '환영받다' is passive, meaning 'to be welcomed.'

Example Sentences

새로운 직원들을 진심으로 환영합니다.

Saeroun jigwondeureul jinsimeuro hwanyeonghamnida.

We sincerely welcome the new employees.

그는 손님을 따뜻하게 환영했다.

Geuneun sonnim-eul ttatteuthage hwanyeonghaetda.

He warmly welcomed the guests.

우리 학교는 외국인 학생들을 환영합니다.

Uri hakgyoneun oegugin haksaengdeureul hwanyeonghamnida.

Our school welcomes foreign students.