Significado
To bring a difficulty or issue to attention for discussion.
Contexto cultural
In Korean companies, 'raising an issue' is increasingly encouraged to prevent corruption, but it is still done with extreme politeness using honorifics to avoid appearing like a personal attack on a manager. The phrase is a staple of investigative journalism (e.g., programs like 'PD Notebook'). It signals that the media is performing its role as a watchdog. Korean students are often taught that a good thesis must first '제기' a clear '문제'. Without a well-defined issue, a paper is considered weak. In court, this phrase is used to challenge evidence or procedure. It is a technical term that carries significant weight.
Use with '공식적으로'
Pairing this with '공식적으로' (officially) makes you sound like a C1 level speaker. It shows you understand the formal weight of the phrase.
Don't use for small things
If you use this for 'My coffee is too cold', it sounds sarcastic or overly dramatic. Use it for 'issues', not 'minor annoyances'.
Significado
To bring a difficulty or issue to attention for discussion.
Use with '공식적으로'
Pairing this with '공식적으로' (officially) makes you sound like a C1 level speaker. It shows you understand the formal weight of the phrase.
Don't use for small things
If you use this for 'My coffee is too cold', it sounds sarcastic or overly dramatic. Use it for 'issues', not 'minor annoyances'.
The 'Soft' Approach
In Korea, it's often better to say '문제를 제기하고 싶습니다' (I would like to...) rather than '문제를 제기합니다' (I raise...) to sound more humble.
Passive Form
Watch for '문제가 제기되다' in news headlines. It's used when the person raising the issue isn't as important as the issue itself.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of '제기하다'.
시민들은 공원의 소음 문제에 대해 문제를 ________.
'제기했다' is the correct past tense form for raising an issue.
Which sentence is the most natural for a formal meeting?
회의에서 의견을 말하고 싶을 때 어떻게 말할까요?
'~하고자 합니다' is a very formal and professional way to state your intention.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 이번 프로젝트에 걱정되는 부분이 있나요? B: 네, 마감 기한에 대해 ________________.
B is expressing a concern, so 'raising an issue' is the appropriate response.
Match the phrase to the situation.
공식적인 자리에서 잘못된 점을 지적할 때 사용하는 표현은?
Raising an issue is the formal way to point out a flaw.
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Ayudas visuales
제기하다 vs 일으키다
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejercicios시민들은 공원의 소음 문제에 대해 문제를 ________.
'제기했다' is the correct past tense form for raising an issue.
회의에서 의견을 말하고 싶을 때 어떻게 말할까요?
'~하고자 합니다' is a very formal and professional way to state your intention.
A: 이번 프로젝트에 걱정되는 부분이 있나요? B: 네, 마감 기한에 대해 ________________.
B is expressing a concern, so 'raising an issue' is the appropriate response.
공식적인 자리에서 잘못된 점을 지적할 때 사용하는 표현은?
Raising an issue is the formal way to point out a flaw.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasMostly, yes. An 'issue' (문제) usually implies something that needs fixing or a conflict that needs resolution.
Only if you are discussing something serious like politics or a major life decision. Otherwise, it sounds too formal.
'말하다' is just 'to say'. '제기하다' is 'to formally present for discussion'.
You use the passive form: '문제가 제기되었다'.
Yes, it shows you are observant and professional, especially if you follow it with a solution.
It is {提} (to lift/hold).
It's possible, but '의문을 제기하다' or '질문을 하다' is much more natural.
Not necessarily, but in a business context, it is usually expected that you follow up with one.
Yes, it is a standard Sino-Korean term used across the peninsula.
'문제를 덮다' (to cover up a problem) or '문제를 무시하다' (to ignore a problem).
Frases relacionadas
이의를 제기하다
specialized formTo raise an objection
의문을 제기하다
similarTo raise a doubt
화두를 던지다
similarTo throw a topic/theme
문제를 삼다
similarTo make an issue out of something
문제를 해결하다
contrastTo solve a problem
