Korean word

수락

Pronunciation

Romanizationsurak

Meaning

  • nounconsent

Example

우리는 그의 수락을 기다리고 있어요.u ri neun keu ui su ra geul ki da ri go i sseo yo

We are waiting for his consent.

Illustration for 수락 (consent)

More examples

제안에 대한 수락 여부를 알려 주세요.che a ne tae han su rak yeo bu reul al lyeo chu se yo

Please let us know whether you accept the proposal.

Core concept

A proposal, invitation, or request is met with a clear positive decision to accept it.

Common phrases

  • 수락 여부su rak yeo bu

    acceptance status

  • 수락 의사su rak ui sa

    intention to accept

  • 구두 수락ku du su rak

    verbal acceptance

Similar words

동의tongui: Shared support for an idea or permission for an action.
승낙seungnak: Formal approval that allows a requested action to proceed.
수용suyong: Acceptance of a condition or proposal that makes carrying it out possible.

Definition in Korean

제안이나 초대, 요청을 받아들이며 긍정적인 결정을 내린 상태.che a ni na cho dae yo cheong eul pa da deu ri myeo keung jeong jeo gin kyeol jeong eul nae rin sang tae

Word origin

The Sino-Korean compound 수락 (surak, "acceptance") combines elements associated with receiving and agreeing, expressing acceptance of another person's proposal or request.

Usage tips

  • English consent often focuses on permission for an action, while 수락 (surak, "acceptance") commonly covers accepting an invitation, request, or offer.

Opposites

Related words

  • 수락하다surakadaacceptverb
  • 수락서suraksseoacceptance letternoun
  • 수락되다surakttoedabe acceptedverb

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