Korean word

계약

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyeyak

Meaning

  • nouncontract

Example

우리는 계약을 맺었어요.u ri neun kye ya geul mae jeo sseo yo

We entered into a contract.

Illustration for 계약 (contract)

More examples

계약 조건을 꼼꼼히 확인하세요.kye yak cho geo neul kkom kkom hi hwa gin ha se yo

Please review the contract conditions carefully.

Core concept

A shared agreement becomes a firm set of obligations that the law can enforce.

Common phrases

  • 계약 기간kye yak ki gan

    contract period

  • 계약 조건kye yak cho geon

    contract conditions

  • 계약을 연장하다kye ya geul yeon jang ha da

    renew a contract

Similar words

약속yakssok: A promise or plan made in advance about what people will do or when they will meet.
합의habui: An agreement reached after people discuss their views or conditions and accept the same outcome.
약정yakjjeong: A formal promise that sets specific conditions for future actions or payments.
계약서kyeyaksseo: An official written document that records the conditions, rights, and duties in an agreement.

Definition in Korean

당사자들이 권리와 의무를 정하여 법적 구속력을 갖는 약속이나 합의.tang sa ja deu ri kwol li wa ui mu reul cheong ha yeo peop jjeok ku song nyeo geul kan neun yak sso gi na ha bui

Word origin

The word comes from Sino-Korean elements associated with joining and making a promise, which together suggest a promise securely fixed between parties.

Usage tips

  • Useful collocations include signing a contract, specifying its term, and ending it, which helps in conversations about work, housing, and services.

Opposites

  • 해약haeyakcontract terminationnoun

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