Korean word

동의

Pronunciation

Romanizationtongui

Meaning

  • nounagreement

Example

회의를 시작하기 전에 모두의 동의가 필요해요.hoe ui reul si ja ka gi cheo ne mo du ui tong ui ga pi ryo hae yo

We need everyone's agreement before starting the meeting.

Illustration for 동의 (agreement)

More examples

그 광고는 사용자 동의 없이 개인정보를 수집했다.keu kwang go neun sa yong ja tong ui eop ssi kae in jeong bo reul su ji paet tta

That advertisement collected users' personal information without their consent.

Core concept

A shared willingness to accept a proposal or allow an action.

Common phrases

  • 동의를 얻다tong ui reul eot tta

    obtain consent

  • 동의 없이tong ui eop ssi

    without consent

Similar words

찬성chanseong: A public position that supports a particular idea or proposal.
수락surak: Positive acceptance of an offer, invitation, or request.
허락heorak: Approval that gives someone the right to do something.
합의habui: An agreed result reached when several sides settle their views or conditions.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일에 대해 찬성하거나 허락한다는 뜻으로 마음을 같이하는 상태를 가리키는 말.eo tteon i re tae hae chan seong ha geo na heo ra kan da neun tteu seu ro ma eu meul ka chi ha neun sang tae reul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

It is a Sino-Korean compound built from elements meaning same and intention, giving the idea of minds or wills aligning.

Usage tips

  • This word is useful when a decision needs clear permission or support from a person or group, rather than just a casual yes.

Other meanings

  • consentnoun
  • approvalnoun

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