Korean word

다짐

Pronunciation

Romanizationtajim

Meaning

  • nounresolution

Example

오늘부터 일찍 일어나기로 다짐을 했다.o neul bu teo il jjik i reo na gi ro ta ji meul haet tta

Starting today, I made a resolution to get up early.

Illustration for 다짐 (resolution)

More examples

힘들어도 다짐을 지켜라.him deu reo do ta ji meul chi kyeo ra

Even if it is difficult, keep your resolution.

Core concept

A chosen course of action or attitude made firm enough to guide what happens next.

Common phrases

  • 다짐을 지키다ta ji meul chi ki da

    keep a resolution

  • 다짐이 흔들리다ta ji mi heun deul li da

    a resolution wavers

Similar words

결심kyeolsim: An intention fixed in the mind to do something.
약속yakssok: An agreement that fixes what people will do together or when and where they will meet.
맹세maengse: A serious vow that declares a firm intention to keep a promise.
결단kyeoldan: A firm decision to take action without further wavering.

Definition in Korean

어떤 행동이나 태도 등을 굳게 지키기로 마음먹은 상태나 그 약속eo tteon haeng dong i na tae do teung eul kut kke chi ki gi ro ma eum meo geun sang tae na keu yak ssok

Word origin

Its formation combines the idea of making something firm with a noun-forming ending, which explains its connection to a lasting decision or promise.

Usage tips

  • The word often highlights continued effort rather than a passing choice, making it useful when talking about changing a habit.

Other meanings

  • commitmentnoun
  • pledgenoun

Opposites

  • 흔들림heundeullimwaveringnoun
  • 포기pogigiving upnoun

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