Korean word

결과적

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyeolgwajeok

Meaning

  • determinerconsequential

Example

그 상황에서는 결과적인 선택밖에 없었다.keu sang hwang e seo neun kyeol gwa jeo gin seon taek ppa kke eop sseot tta

In that situation, the only choice was a consequential one.

Illustration for 결과적 (consequential)

More examples

그 조치는 결과적 효과를 가져왔다.keu cho chi neun kyeol gwa jeok hyo gwa reul ka jeo wat tta

The measure brought about a consequential effect.

Core concept

Focuses on the nature or significance of what an action or condition brings about.

Common phrases

  • 결과적 효과kyeol gwa jeok hyo gwa

    consequential effect

  • 결과적 변화kyeol gwa jeok pyeon hwa

    consequential change

Definition in Korean

어떤 행동이나 상태가 낳은 결과의 특성을 나타내며, 관형사적으로 명사를 한정하는 역할을 한다.eo tteon haeng dong i na sang tae ga na eun kyeol gwa ui teuk sseong eul na ta nae myeo kwan hyeong sa jeo geu ro myeong sa reul han jeong ha neun yeo ka reul han da

Word origin

The word is built from the Sino-Korean noun for result and a suffix that turns a noun into an adjective meaning related to it.

Usage tips

  • English consequential can suggest importance, but this Korean word more directly highlights a connection with an outcome, so the surrounding context matters.

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