Korean word

약속하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationyakssokada

Meaning

  • verbmake plans

Example

내일 친구와 약속했어요.nae il chin gu wa yak sso kae sseo yo

I made plans with my friend for tomorrow.

Illustration for 약속하다 (make plans)

More examples

친구랑 3시에 약속했어요.chin gu rang 3 si e yak sso kae sseo yo

I made plans with my friend for 3 p.m.

Core concept

Two people set a plan together and treat it as something to keep.

Common phrases

  • 만나기로 약속하다man na gi ro yak sso ka da

    make plans to meet

  • 시간을 약속하다si ga neul yak sso ka da

    set a time

Similar words

약속을 잡다yakssogeul chaptta: Arrange the time or place for a future meeting.
정하다cheonghada: Make a firm choice or set a date, method, or rule.
예약하다yeyakada: Arrange in advance to keep a seat, service, or appointment available.

Definition in Korean

다른 사람과 일정이나 행동을 정하고 그것을 지키기로 하는 동작을 가리키는 동사.ta reun sa ram gwa il jeong i na haeng dong eul cheong ha go keu geo seul chi ki gi ro ha neun tong ja geul ka ri ki neun tong sa

Word origin

The verb comes from a Sino-Korean compound meaning an agreement or promise, with a common Korean verb-forming element added.

Usage tips

  • In everyday scheduling, this word does not always suggest a solemn vow, because the situation shows how serious the commitment is.

Other meanings

  • promiseverb

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