Korean word

공증

Pronunciation

Romanizationkongjeung

Meaning

  • nounnotarization

Example

중요한 계약서는 공증을 해 두는 게 좋아요.chung yo han kye yak sseo neun kong jeung eul hae tu neun ke cho a yo

It's a good idea to have important contracts notarized.

Illustration for 공증 (notarization)

More examples

해외에서 사용할 서류는 공증이 필요해요.hae oe e seo sa yong hal sseo ryu neun kong jeung i pi ryo hae yo

Documents for use abroad require notarization.

Core concept

Formal legal confirmation that a document or its important details are genuine.

Common phrases

  • 공증을 받다kong jeung eul pat tta

    undergo notarization

  • 공증 서류kong jeung seo ryu

    notarial document

  • 공증 수수료kong jeung su su ryo

    notary fee

Similar words

인증injeung: A procedure that verifies identity or the truth of information through an official system.
증명cheungmyeong: Proof that establishes a fact, right, qualification, or person's identity.
확인hwagin: A review that makes sure information or details are accurate before action is taken.
공인kongin: Official recognition that gives a person, thing, or activity accepted public status.

Definition in Korean

문서의 내용이나 서명·날짜 따위가 사실임을 공적 권한으로 확인해 주는 절차나 행위mun seo ui nae yong i na seo myeong nal jja tta wi ga sa si ri meul kong jeok kwon ha neu ro hwa gin hae chu neun cheol cha na haeng wi

Word origin

The word combines Sino-Korean elements meaning public and proof, highlighting certification carried out with official authority.

Usage tips

  • The term 공증 (gongjeung, "notarization") is useful for contracts and other important papers because it signals official backing beyond a private signature.

Other meanings

  • official certificationnoun

Opposites

  • 위조wijoforgerynoun

Related words

  • 공증인kongjeunginnotary publicnoun
  • 공증서kongjeungseonotarial certificatenoun

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