Korean word

설득

Pronunciation

Romanizationseoldeuk

Meaning

  • nounpersuasion

Example

그는 친구의 설득으로 계획을 바꿨다.keu neun chin gu ui seol deu geu ro kye hoe geul pa kkwot tta

He changed his plan as a result of his friend's persuasion.

Illustration for 설득 (persuasion)

More examples

나는 상사의 설득을 받고 회의에 참석했다.na neun sang sa ui seol deu geul pat kko hoe ui e cham seo kaet tta

I attended the meeting after my boss persuaded me.

Core concept

A speaker uses words and reasons to guide someone toward a changed mind or attitude.

Common phrases

  • 설득을 받다seol deu geul pat tta

    be persuaded

  • 설득에 넘어가다seol deu ge neo meo ga da

    give in to persuasion

Similar words

설득력seoldeungnyeok: The quality of being able to make an argument seem convincing.
납득naptteuk: A feeling that an explanation makes sense and can be accepted.
권유kwonyu: A friendly suggestion that encourages someone to do something.
강요kangyo: Forceful pressure that leaves a person little choice about what to do.

Definition in Korean

말과 설명으로 상대를 납득시켜 마음이나 태도를 바꾸게 하는 명사mal gwa seol myeong eu ro sang dae reul nap tteuk ssi kyeo ma eu mi na tae do reul pa kku ge ha neun myeong sa

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word combines the ideas of explaining or speaking and obtaining, creating the image of gaining agreement through words.

Usage tips

  • Persuasion changes a person's view through reasons rather than forcing a choice, making this word useful for describing respectful influence.

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