Korean word

정해지다

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheonghaejida

Meaning

  • verbbe decided

Example

다음 주 모임 장소가 아직 정해지지 않았어요.ta eum chu mo im chang so ga a jik cheong hae ji ji a na sseo yo

The location for next week's gathering hasn't been decided yet.

Illustration for 정해지다 (be decided)

More examples

영화 상영 시간이 곧 정해질 거예요.yeong hwa sang yeong si ga ni kot cheong hae jil kkeo ye yo

The movie screening time will be decided soon.

Core concept

A previously uncertain detail reaches a settled state, such as a time or place.

Common phrases

  • 아직 정해지지 않았어요a jik cheong hae ji ji a na sseo yo

    not decided yet

  • 곧 정해질 거예요kot cheong hae jil kkeo ye yo

    will be decided soon

Similar words

결정되다kyeoljeongdoeda: A matter becomes final as the result of a decision or formal process.
정하다cheonghada: Selecting an option or setting a rule makes it firm.
확정되다hwakjjeongdoeda: An agreed plan becomes formally confirmed with no expected changes.

Definition in Korean

시간이나 장소 등 구체적인 조건이 확실히 정해져 있는 상태가 되다.si ga ni na chang so teung ku che jeo gin cho geo ni hwak ssil hi cheong hae jeo in neun sang tae ga toe da

Word origin

The word comes from the verb meaning to decide with a grammatical ending that presents the result as a settled state.

Usage tips

  • The negative form naturally reports that a schedule, meeting place, or other arrangement is still unconfirmed.

Other meanings

  • be setverb

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