제안
A plan, idea, or suggestion put forward for consideration or discussion by others.
Examples
3 of 5좋은 제안 고마워요.
Thanks for the good suggestion.
정부는 새로운 법안을 제안하기로 했습니다.
The government decided to propose a new bill.
내 제안 어때?
What do you think of my suggestion?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Jean (the person) made a 'Je-an' (proposal).
Quick Quiz
회의에서 프로젝트 일정을 앞당기자는 _____이 나왔습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 제안
Examples
좋은 제안 고마워요.
everydayThanks for the good suggestion.
정부는 새로운 법안을 제안하기로 했습니다.
formalThe government decided to propose a new bill.
내 제안 어때?
informalWhat do you think of my suggestion?
본 논문은 환경 보호를 위한 구체적인 대안을 제안한다.
academicThis thesis proposes concrete alternatives for environmental protection.
팀장님께 새로운 마케팅 기획안을 제안했습니다.
businessI proposed a new marketing plan to the team leader.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
수정 제안
proposal for revision
입찰 제안
bid proposal
공동 제안
joint proposal
Often Confused With
Jeui is often used for offers (like a job offer), while Jean is more common for plans or ideas.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS Task 2 when writing about solutions to problems (e.g., 'It is proposed that...').
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use 'je-an' for a physical 'offer' like a gift; use 'seon-mul' (선물) or 'je-gong' (제공) instead.
Memory Tip
Jean (the person) made a 'Je-an' (proposal).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 提案 (提: carry/bring forward, 案: plan/table).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
회의에서 프로젝트 일정을 앞당기자는 _____이 나왔습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 제안
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협력
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