English–Korean

“decision” in Korean

Korean

Also결정 (kyeoljeong)

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyeolsim

Example

다이어트를 시작하기로 결심을 했어요.ta i eo teu reul si ja ka gi ro kyeol si meul hae sseo yo

I decided to start a diet.

Illustration for 결심 (decision)

How to say “decision” in Korean

“Decision” in Korean is 결심 (kyeolsim).

The mind settling firmly on one course of action.

Full entry for 결심: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 결심

금연은 결심을 말로만 하지 말고 실천하세요.keu myeo neun kyeol si meul mal lo man ha ji mal go sil cheon ha se yo

When it comes to quitting smoking, do not just talk about your decision; put it into practice.

Tips for using 결심

  • When English speakers hear decision, they may think of choosing between options, while this word often carries the added sense of resolve to follow through.

Other Korean words for “decision”

우리는 내일 회의에서 결정을 내리기로 했다.u ri neun nae il hoe ui e seo kyeol jeong eul nae ri gi ro haet tta

We decided to make a decision at tomorrow's meeting.

“decision” in other languages