Korean word

중재하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchungjaehada

Meaning

  • verbmediate

Example

두 친구가 싸울 때 제가 중재했어요.tu chin gu ga ssa ul ttae che ga chung jae hae sseo yo

When two friends were fighting, I mediated.

Illustration for 중재하다 (mediate)

More examples

팀원들 사이의 갈등을 제가 중재했어요.ti mwon deul sa i ui kal tteung eul che ga chung jae hae sseo yo

I mediated the conflict among the team members.

Core concept

A neutral person stands between opposing sides, helps them weigh each position, and guides them toward an agreement.

Common phrases

  • 갈등을 중재하다kal tteung eul chung jae ha da

    mediate a conflict

  • 분쟁을 중재하다pun jaeng eul chung jae ha da

    mediate a dispute

Similar words

조정하다chojeonghada: Adjusting conditions or positions until they fit together more closely.
개입하다kaeipada: Becoming involved in a problem or conflict and influencing its course.
화해시키다hwahaesikida: Helping people who have fallen out restore a peaceful relationship.

Definition in Korean

두 사람이나 집단 사이에서 의견 충돌이 있을 때 공정한 태도로 양쪽의 주장과 상황을 조정하여 합의에 이르게 하는 행위를 말한다.tu sa ra mi na chip ttan sa i e seo ui gyeon chung do ri i sseul ttae kong jeong han tae do ro yang jjo gui chu jang gwa sang hwang eul cho jeong ha yeo ha bui e i reu ge ha neun haeng wi reul mal han da

Word origin

The verb combines a Sino-Korean noun meaning mediation with a common Korean verb-forming element, producing the sense of carrying out mediation.

Usage tips

  • This word is useful for disputes in workplaces, institutions, and other formal settings, while casual English often uses simpler wording for a small disagreement.

Opposites

Related words

  • 중재인chungjaeinmediatornoun

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