B1 verb Neutral

제안하다

/t͡ɕeanhada/

To suggest or propose an idea, plan, or action for consideration. Essential for IELTS Speaking and Writing Task 2 when offering solutions.

Examples

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1

오늘 점심은 비빔밥을 먹자고 제안했어.

I suggested having bibimbap for lunch today.

2

연구원은 새로운 가설을 제안하고 실험을 시작했다.

The researcher proposed a new hypothesis and started the experiment.

3

우리는 새로운 협력 방안을 제안할 계획입니다.

We plan to propose a new cooperation plan.

Word Family

Noun
제안
Verb
제안하다
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Memory Tip

Je-an: 'Je' sounds like 'Just' + 'An' (Idea). Just an idea!

Quick Quiz

회의 중에 좋은 아이디어를 ____ 주셔서 감사합니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 제안해

Examples

1

오늘 점심은 비빔밥을 먹자고 제안했어.

everyday

I suggested having bibimbap for lunch today.

2

연구원은 새로운 가설을 제안하고 실험을 시작했다.

academic

The researcher proposed a new hypothesis and started the experiment.

3

우리는 새로운 협력 방안을 제안할 계획입니다.

business

We plan to propose a new cooperation plan.

4

위원회는 환경 개선을 위한 새로운 법안을 제안했습니다.

formal

The committee proposed a new bill for environmental improvement.

5

우리 주말에 영화 보는 거 어때? 제안이야!

informal

How about watching a movie this weekend? It's a suggestion!

Word Family

Noun
제안
Verb
제안하다

Common Collocations

아이디어를 제안하다 to propose an idea
해결책을 제안하다 to suggest a solution
공식적으로 제안하다 to propose officially
계획을 제안하다 to propose a plan
의견을 제안하다 to suggest an opinion

Common Phrases

제안서

proposal (document)

제안을 수락하다

to accept a proposal

파격적인 제안

an unconventional/bold proposal

Often Confused With

제안하다 vs 제시하다

To present or show (data, evidence).

제안하다 vs 제안하다

To suggest an action or idea to be considered.

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Usage Notes

Often used in the form '~고 제안하다' when quoting a suggestion.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '제안' (proposal) with '제한' (limitation).

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Memory Tip

Je-an: 'Je' sounds like 'Just' + 'An' (Idea). Just an idea!

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 提 (to lift/bring up) and 案 (plan/idea).

Grammar Patterns

~를 제안하다 ~자고 제안하다

Quick Quiz

회의 중에 좋은 아이디어를 ____ 주셔서 감사합니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 제안해

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