Korean word

타협

Pronunciation

Romanizationtahyeop

Meaning

  • nouncompromise

Example

상사는 직원과 타협을 하지 않았다.sang sa neun chi gwon gwa ta hyeo beul ha ji a nat tta

The boss did not compromise with the employee.

Illustration for 타협 (compromise)

More examples

우리는 회의 끝에 타협을 했다.u ri neun hoe ui kkeu se ta hyeo beul haet tta

We reached a compromise at the end of the meeting.

Core concept

A disagreement moves toward an acceptable middle point through concessions from both sides.

Common phrases

  • 타협을 하다ta hyeo beul ha da

    reach a compromise

  • 타협을 거부하다ta hyeo beul keo bu ha da

    reject a compromise

Similar words

양보yangbo: The act of giving another person a right, benefit, or place.
절충cheolchung: A middle approach that combines parts of both sides' ideas.
합의habui: An agreed decision reached after people discuss their views or terms.
조정chojeong: The process of bringing different views or conditions into alignment.

Definition in Korean

한쪽이 완전히 물러서지 않고 서로의 요구를 일부 받아들여 타결하는 상태.han jjo gi wan jeon hi mul leo seo ji an ko seo ro ui yo gu reul il bu pa da deu ryeo ta gyeol ha neun sang tae

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word 타협 (tahyeop, "compromise") combines 타 (ta, "suitable") with 협 (hyeop, "cooperation"), linking a suitable outcome with working together.

Usage tips

  • 타협 (tahyeop, "compromise") usually involves both sides adjusting their demands, unlike a one-sided concession.

Opposites

  • 고집kojipstubbornnessnoun
  • 단호함tanhohamfirmnessnoun

Related words

  • 타협하다tahyeopadacompromiseverb
  • 타협점tahyeopjjeommiddle groundnoun
  • 타협안tahyeobancompromise proposalnoun

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