계속하다 (gye-sok-ha-da, gyesokhada) · 이어가다 (i-eo-ga-da, ieogada)
계속하다 means to continue an action or state without stopping, while 이어가다 emphasizes resuming or connecting something that was interrupted or linking a flow continuously.
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To continue an action or state without stopping
When to use
continuous task, state maintenance, single action repetition
The nuance
Use 계속하다 when maintaining the same action or state continuously without interruption. It focuses on a single ongoing activity or condition.
To continue by connecting or resuming an interrupted flow or situation
When to use
resuming conversation, connecting story, project handover
The nuance
Use 이어가다 when resuming or connecting an interrupted flow, conversation, or story. It emphasizes connection and continuation after a break.
그는 공부를 계속했다.
geu-neun gong-bu-reul gye-sok-haess-da., geu neun gong bu reul gye sok haess da.
계속하다 fits because it describes continuing a single action (studying) without stopping.
그는 공부를 이어갔다.
geu-neun gong-bu-reul i-eo-gass-da., geu neun gong bu reul i eo gass da.
이어가다 is inappropriate here because it implies resuming or connecting an interrupted flow, which is not specified.
회의를 이어가자.
hoe-ui-reul i-eo-ga-ja., hoe ui reul i eo ga ja.
이어가다 is natural as it implies continuing or resuming a meeting flow.
회의를 계속하자.
hoe-ui-reul gye-sok-ha-ja., hoe ui reul gye sok ha ja.
계속하다 is appropriate for continuing the meeting without interruption.
이야기를 계속하세요.
i-ya-gi-reul gye-sok-ha-se-yo., i ya gi reul gye sok ha se yo.
이어가다 is better if the story was interrupted; 계속하다 implies simple continuation, less natural here.
이야기를 이어가세요.
i-ya-gi-reul i-eo-ga-se-yo., i ya gi reul i eo ga se yo.
이어가다 fits well as it emphasizes connecting or resuming the story.
프로젝트를 계속 진행하세요.
peu-ro-jek-teu-reul gye-sok jin-haeng-ha-se-yo., peu ro jek teu reul gye sok jin haeng ha se yo.
계속하다 suits continuing the project without stopping.
프로젝트를 이어가세요.
peu-ro-jek-teu-reul i-eo-ga-se-yo., peu ro jek teu reul i eo ga se yo.
이어가다 fits when resuming or taking over a previously interrupted project.
Which word fits when resuming a conversation after a short break?
Which word is appropriate when someone studies continuously without stopping?
Which word is used when a story is interrupted and then connected again?
