Korean word

결정

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyeoljeong

Meaning

  • noundecision

Example

우리는 내일 회의에서 결정을 내리기로 했다.u ri neun nae il hoe ui e seo kyeol jeong eul nae ri gi ro haet tta

We decided to make a decision at tomorrow's meeting.

Illustration for 결정 (decision)

More examples

상사가 결정을 내렸다.sang sa ga kyeol jeong eul nae ryeot tta

The boss made a decision.

Core concept

One choice is selected from several options and made final.

Common phrases

  • 결정을 내리다kyeol jeong eul nae ri da

    make a decision

  • 결정이 내려지다kyeol jeong i nae ryeo ji da

    a decision is made

  • 최종 결정choe jong kyeol jeong

    final decision

Similar words

선택seontaek: Choosing one option from several possibilities through comparison.
결심kyeolsim: A firm resolve to follow a particular course of action.
결단kyeoldan: Making a firm choice promptly in an important situation.

Definition in Korean

여러 가지 가운데 하나를 택해 확정하는 행위나 그 결과.yeo reo ka ji ka un de ha na reul tae kae hwak jjeong ha neun haeng wi na keu kyeol gwa

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound joins elements meaning to settle and to set, giving the idea of making a choice firm.

Usage tips

  • English says make a decision, not do a decision, so make is the verb to remember with this noun.

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