Korean word

약정

Pronunciation

Romanizationyakjjeong

Meaning

  • nouncontract

Example

회사와 약정을 연장했다.hoe sa wa yak jjeong eul yeon jang haet tta

We extended the contract with the company.

Illustration for 약정 (contract)

More examples

서비스를 계속 이용하려면 약정을 갱신해야 한다.seo bi seu reul kye sok i yong ha ryeo myeon yak jjeong eul kaeng sin hae ya han da

To continue using the service, you must renew the contract.

Core concept

A clearly defined set of terms that the parties agree to follow.

Common phrases

  • 약정을 갱신하다yak jjeong eul kaeng sin ha da

    renew the contract

  • 약정을 연장하다yak jjeong eul yeon jang ha da

    extend the contract

  • 약정 만료yak jjeong mal lyo

    contract expiration

Similar words

약속yakssok: A promise between people covers a planned action or a time and place to meet.
계약kyeyak: A written business contract creates rights and duties that the law can enforce.

Definition in Korean

계약서나 합의서에 적힌 내용처럼 구체적 조건을 정한 약속이나 합의.kye yak sseo na ha bui seo e cheo kin nae yong cheo reom ku che jeok cho geo neul cheong han yak sso gi na ha bui

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines ideas of making a promise and setting terms, reflecting a commitment whose conditions are clearly fixed.

Usage tips

  • In business settings, it signals a formal and specific commitment rather than a casual promise, especially between organizations.

Other meanings

  • arrangementnoun
  • agreementnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 약정하다yakjjeonghadacontractverb
  • 약정사항yakjjeongsahangcontract termsnoun

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