TOPIK · Level 232
15 words
Korean word
다짐하다
Pronunciation
Romanizationtajimhada
Meaning
- verbresolve
Example
새 학기에는 매일 운동하겠다고 다짐했어요.sae hak kki e neun mae il un dong ha get tta go ta jim hae sseo yo
For the new semester, I resolved to exercise every day.
More examples
사과하며 다시는 같은 실수를 하지 않겠다고 다짐했어요.sa gwa ha myeo ta si neun ka teun sil su reul ha ji an ket tta go ta jim hae sseo yo
While apologizing, I resolved never to make the same mistake again.
Core concept
Someone strengthens their determination until a chosen goal or action feels firmly settled.
Common phrases
속으로 다짐하다so geu ro ta jim ha da
resolve inwardly
공개적으로 다짐하다kong gae jeo geu ro ta jim ha da
resolve publicly
Similar words
결심하다kyeolsimhada: Settling firmly on a definite course of action.
마음먹다maeummeoktta: Committing oneself inwardly to carry out a chosen action.
Definition in Korean
스스로 어떤 행동이나 목표를 이루겠다고 굳게 마음먹는 것을 이르는 동사.seu seu ro eo tteon haeng dong i na mok pyo reul i ru get tta go kut kke ma eum meong neun keo seul i reu neun tong sa
Word origin
The noun 다짐 (dajim, "firm decision") combines with 하다 (hada, "to do") to form a verb for making a firm decision.
Usage tips
- It describes a decision made for oneself, while a formal promise to another person usually uses a different expression.