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TOPIK 3verb

충고하다

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충고해요 · 충고했어요 · 충고할 거예요 · 충고하세요

to advise, to give (frank) advice, to warn

Example

선배가 나에게 술을 줄이라고 충고했어요.

An older student advised me to cut back on drinking.

Word parts

충 loyal고 tell

Literally 'loyal telling': honest advice from someone who cares.

Good to know

충고 often points out a fault; 조언 is more neutral advice or suggestions.