TOPIK · Level 227
15 words
Korean word
재판
Pronunciation
Romanizationchaepan
Meaning
- nountrial
Example
오늘부터 재판이 시작된다.o neul bu teo chae pa ni si jak ttoen da
As of today, the trial begins.
More examples
피고인은 재판에서 무죄 판결을 받았다.pi go i neun chae pa ne seo mu joe pan gyeo reul pa dat tta
The defendant was found not guilty at trial.
Core concept
A court's structured examination of a dispute, using the parties' arguments and evidence to determine the legal outcome.
Common phrases
재판에서 유죄 판결을 받다chae pa ne seo yu joe pan gyeo reul pat tta
be found guilty at trial
재판에서 무죄 판결을 받다chae pa ne seo mu joe pan gyeo reul pat tta
be found not guilty at trial
Similar words
판결pangyeol: The final legal decision that a court gives in a case.
소송sosong: A legal process that asks a court to resolve a dispute about rights or responsibilities.
법원peobwon: The state institution where judges hear cases and issue legal rulings.
Definition in Korean
법원이 당사자 사이의 분쟁을 법과 증거에 따라 심리하여 판단하는 공식적인 절차.peo bwo ni tang sa ja sa i ui pun jaeng eul peop kkwa cheung geo e tta ra sim ni ha yeo pan dan ha neun kong sik jjeo gin cheol cha
Word origin
The word is formed from Sino-Korean elements meaning to judge and determine, directly reflecting its legal function.
Usage tips
- The word refers to the whole court proceeding rather than only the final decision, a useful distinction when reading legal news.
Related words
- 재판관chaepangwanjudgenoun