Korean word

승낙

Pronunciation

Romanizationseungnak

Meaning

  • nounapproval

Example

이 일은 상사의 승낙이 없으면 시작할 수 없어요.i i reun sang sa ui seung na gi eop sseu myeon si ja kal ssu eop sseo yo

We can't start this work without the boss's approval.

Illustration for 승낙 (approval)

More examples

사진을 찍을 때는 대상자의 승낙이 필요해요.sa ji neul jji geul ttae neun tae sang ja ui seung na gi pi ryo hae yo

You need the subject's approval when taking a photo.

Core concept

A gate opening after someone accepts a request or proposal and allows the action to proceed.

Common phrases

  • 승낙을 해주다seung na geul hae ju da

    give approval

  • 승낙을 얻다seung na geul eot tta

    obtain approval

  • 승낙 없이seung nak eop ssi

    without approval

Similar words

허락heorak: Permission that lets someone do something, especially in an everyday situation.
수락surak: A positive decision to accept an offer, invitation, proposal, or request.
동의tongui: Agreement that shows shared support for an idea, plan, or action.

Definition in Korean

다른 사람의 요구나 제안을 받아들여 허락하는 것.ta reun sa ra mui yo gu na che a neul pa da deu ryeo heo ra ka neun keot

Word origin

The Sino-Korean noun 승낙 (seungnak, "approval") combines 승 (seung, "accept") and 낙 (nak, "consent"), linking acceptance with permission to act.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, this word has a formal tone, so it is especially useful for requests made at work or in official situations.

Other meanings

  • acceptancenoun
  • permissionnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 승낙하다seungnakadaapproveverb

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