Korean word

결정하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyeoljeonghada

Meaning

  • verbdecide

Example

모임 시간을 결정했어요.mo im si ga neul kyeol jeong hae sseo yo

We decided on the meeting time.

Illustration for 결정하다 (decide)

More examples

저녁 메뉴를 결정해야 해요.cheo nyeok me nyu reul kyeol jeong hae ya hae yo

We have to decide on the dinner menu.

Core concept

Several possibilities are considered until one is fixed as the settled choice.

Common phrases

  • 약속 시간을 결정하다yak ssok si ga neul kyeol jeong ha da

    decide on the appointment time

  • 회의 장소를 결정하다hoe ui chang so reul kyeol jeong ha da

    decide on the meeting venue

  • 담당자를 결정하다tam dang ja reul kyeol jeong ha da

    decide who is in charge

Similar words

정하다cheonghada: To establish a specific time, place, method, or rule.
고르다koreuda: To choose one item from several based on taste or need.
선택하다seontaekada: To select one of the options that are available.

Definition in Korean

어떤 안이나 사항을 놓고 최종적으로 하나를 골라 확정하는 동사.eo tteon a ni na sa hang eul no ko choe jong jeo geu ro ha na reul kol la hwak jjeong ha neun tong sa

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean base combines the ideas of deciding and setting something firmly, while the verb-forming element means to do or make, yielding the sense of making a choice final.

Usage tips

  • In schedules, meetings, and group plans, it often marks the point when an arrangement becomes settled, not only a person's private choice.

Other meanings

  • finalizeverb

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