Korean word

최종

Pronunciation

Romanizationchoejong

Meaning

  • nounfinal

Example

이게 최종입니다.i ge choe jong im ni da

This is the final one.

Illustration for 최종 (final)

More examples

최종 결과가 발표되었습니다.choe jong kyeol gwa ga pal pyo doe eot sseum ni da

The final result has been announced.

Core concept

The last stage or state in a process, when nothing follows it.

Common phrases

  • 최종 결과choe jong kyeol gwa

    final result

  • 최종 결정choe jong kyeol jeong

    final decision

  • 최종 확인choe jong hwa gin

    final confirmation

Similar words

마지막majimak: The part that comes at the very end of a sequence.
끝kkeut: The point where an activity, period, or state stops continuing.

Definition in Korean

어떤 과정이나 절차에서 가장 마지막에 해당하는 단계나 상태를 이르는 말.eo tteon kwa jeong i na cheol cha e seo ka jang ma ji ma ge hae dang ha neun tan gye na sang tae reul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word combines 최 (choe, "highest") with 종 (jong, "ending") to name the stage that comes at the very end.

Usage tips

  • In reports and official notices, this word commonly labels a settled result or version, so it signals formal language rather than casual conversation.

Other meanings

  • lastnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 최종적choejongjeokfinaladjective
  • 최종적으로choejongjeogeurofinallyadverb

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