Korean word

판단

Pronunciation

Romanizationpandan

Meaning

  • nounjudgment

Example

너의 판단을 믿어도 돼?neo ui pan da neul mi deo do twae

Can I trust your judgment?

Illustration for 판단 (judgment)

More examples

빠른 판단을 내려야 했다.ppa reun pan da neul nae ryeo ya haet tta

We had to make a quick judgment.

Core concept

Weighing facts or evidence to decide what is right, wrong, or most likely, together with the decision reached.

Common phrases

  • 판단을 내리다pan da neul nae ri da

    make a judgment

  • 판단을 미루다pan da neul mi ru da

    defer judgment

  • 판단을 믿다pan da neul mit tta

    trust one's judgment

Similar words

의견uigyeon: A position formed about a subject and expressed for others to consider.
생각saenggak: Something that comes to mind, such as an idea, memory, or personal view.
결론kyeollon: A final statement or decision that brings reasoning to an end.
추측chucheuk: An unconfirmed possibility inferred from limited evidence.

Definition in Korean

사실이나 자료를 근거로 옳고 그름이나 결론을 가려 내리는 정신적 판단과 그 결과sa si ri na cha ryo reul keun geo ro ol ko keu reu mi na kyeol lo neul ka ryeo nae ri neun cheong sin jeok pan dan gwa keu kyeol gwa

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word combines ideas of distinguishing and settling, which fits a decision reached after considering information.

Usage tips

  • In Korean, this word often sounds more deliberate and formal than a quick personal view, so it suits decisions supported by reasons or evidence.

Other meanings

  • opinionnoun
  • conclusionnoun

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