English–Korean

“in the end” in Korean

Korean

Also끝내 (kkeunnae)

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyeolguk

Example

그는 결국 약속을 지키지 않았다.keu neun kyeol guk yak sso geul chi ki ji a nat tta

In the end, he didn't keep his promise.

Illustration for 결국 (in the end)

How to say “in the end” in Korean

“In the end” in Korean is 결국 (kyeolguk).

The final result that emerges after events or decisions have run their course.

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

Example sentences with 결국

여러 번 경고했지만 결국 문제가 해결되지 않았다.yeo reo peon kyeong go haet jji man kyeol guk mun je ga hae gyeol doe ji a nat tta

Despite repeated warnings, the problem ultimately remained unresolved.

Tips for using 결국

  • It often shows that the final result follows from everything that happened earlier, so it can sound more conclusive than a simple time word.

Other Korean words for “in the end”

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끝내

kkeunnae

adverbin the end

그는 끝내 오지 않았어요.keu neun kkeun nae o ji a na sseo yo

He didn't come in the end.

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