English–Korean

“lawsuit” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationsosong

Example

소비자는 제품 결함으로 회사에 소송을 냈다.so bi ja neun che pum kyeol ha meu ro hoe sa e so song eul naet tta

The consumer filed a lawsuit against the company over a product defect.

Illustration for 소송 (lawsuit)

How to say “lawsuit” in Korean

“Lawsuit” in Korean is 소송 (sosong).

A formal court case in which one side asks the court to settle a legal dispute.

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

Example sentences with 소송

분쟁은 먼저 합의를 시도하고 소송을 마지막 수단으로 남겨두세요.pun jaeng eun meon jeo ha bui reul si do ha go so song eul ma ji mak su da neu ro nam gyeo du se yo

In a dispute, try to reach an agreement first and leave legal proceedings as a last resort.

Tips for using 소송

  • The surrounding verb reveals whether someone starts the court action or must respond to it, a distinction English often expresses with file or face.

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