Korean word

결심하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyeolsimhada

Meaning

  • verbmake up one's mind

Example

저는 이번 달부터 운동을 시작하기로 결심했어요.cheo neun i beon tal bu teo un dong eul si ja ka gi ro kyeol sim hae sseo yo

I made up my mind to start exercising this month.

Illustration for 결심하다 (make up one's mind)

More examples

다음 달부터 금연하기로 결심했어요.ta eum tal bu teo keu myeon ha gi ro kyeol sim hae sseo yo

I made up my mind to quit smoking starting next month.

Core concept

A person settles on one course of action and closes off hesitation.

Common phrases

  • 하기로 결심하다ha gi ro kyeol sim ha da

    make up one's mind to do something

  • 시작하기로 결심하다si ja ka gi ro kyeol sim ha da

    make up one's mind to start

  • 다이어트하기로 결심하다ta i eo teu ha gi ro kyeol sim ha da

    make up one's mind to go on a diet

Similar words

마음먹다maeummeoktta: To decide firmly to do something and stay committed to that decision.
다짐하다tajimhada: To resolve to achieve a personal goal or carry out a chosen action.
결정하다kyeoljeonghada: To finalize a decision by fixing one possibility as the settled choice.
선택하다seontaekada: To pick one thing from several available choices.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일을 하기로 마음을 굳게 정하다.eo tteon i reul ha gi ro ma eu meul kut kke cheong ha da

Word origin

The verb combines 결심 (gyeolsim, "firm decision") with 하다 (hada, "to do"), forming the idea of making a firm decision.

Usage tips

  • A following plan or goal helps distinguish this verb from a brief wish, which is useful when reading Korean intentions.

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