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What is the difference between 잘 생각해봐, 곰곰이 생각해, and 신중히 생각해 if they all mean "think carefully"?
Jun 5, 2018 11:48 AM
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They are related but not exactly the same. - 잘 생각하다 - 1) give something a good thought (to make the best decision), 2) try to remember something. - 곰곰이 생각하다 - Ponder something taking time and weighing all aspects in one's mind. (sounds informal) - 신중히 생각하다 - Take something seriously and give it a lot of thoughts with a cautious attitude. (formal) They are often used with the helper verb 보다, which can change the meaning and nuance somewhat. 잘 생각하다 is often used with decision making, because one of 잘's meanings is "for the best outcome". - 잘 생각해 봐 = Think hard to see what's best for you. - 잘 생각했어 or (그건) 잘 생각한 거야 (Yeah, that's probably the right thing/path for you). 곰곰이 and 신중히 describe the attitude and manner. 곰곰이 stresses considering the details one after another, and 신중히 emphasizes being cautious about an important matter.
June 5, 2018
I think they are interchangeable in almost all situation. but the first one is often used to say "think about it again"
June 5, 2018
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