Korean word

정하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheonghada

Meaning

  • verbdecide

Example

내일 만날 시간을 정하자.nae il man nal ssi ga neul cheong ha ja

Let's decide on a time to meet tomorrow.

Illustration for 정하다 (decide)

More examples

회의 장소를 정했어요?hoe ui chang so reul cheong hae sseo yo

Did you decide on the meeting place?

Core concept

A decision is made firm, either by choosing one option or by creating a rule.

Common phrases

  • 장소를 정하다chang so reul cheong ha da

    decide on a place

  • 날짜를 정하다nal jja reul cheong ha da

    set a date

Similar words

선택하다seontaekada: To choose one option from several because it fits a set rule or condition.
고르다koreuda: To pick out one thing from several by following personal taste or instinct.
결정하다kyeoljeonghada: To reach a final answer after considering facts and possible choices.
확정하다hwakjjeonghada: To officially settle a plan or schedule so it will not change.

Definition in Korean

여러 가지 가운데 하나를 골라 확정하거나 규칙·기준을 새로 정하는 동사.yeo reo ka ji ka un de ha na reul kol la hwak jjeong ha geo na kyu chik ki ju neul sae ro cheong ha neun tong sa

Word origin

The verb is formed from the Sino-Korean element 정 (jeong, "to settle or determine") and 하다 (hada, "to do").

Usage tips

  • English often uses decide for a choice but set for a time or rule, while Korean uses this verb for both.

Other meanings

  • establishverb
  • setverb

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