Korean word

합의하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationhabuihada

Meaning

  • verbagree

Example

양측은 모두 합의했다.yang cheu geun mo du ha bui haet tta

Both sides agreed.

Illustration for 합의하다 (agree)

More examples

우리는 구두로 합의했다.u ri neun ku du ro ha bui haet tta

We agreed verbally.

Core concept

Two sides align their views or terms and move toward one shared decision.

Common phrases

  • 서로 합의하다seo ro ha bui ha da

    mutually agree

  • 구두로 합의하다ku du ro ha bui ha da

    agree orally

Similar words

동의하다tonguihada: Show acceptance of a proposal, opinion, or action.
타협하다tahyeopada: Reach an acceptable solution by giving up some demands on both sides.
협상하다hyeopssanghada: Discuss terms and adjust positions until an agreement is possible.

Definition in Korean

두 사람 또는 여러 사람 사이에서 의견이나 조건을 조율해 같은 결론에 이르기로 결정하는 행동을 이르는 말tu sa ram tto neun yeo reo sa ram sa i e seo ui gyeo ni na cho geo neul cho yul hae ka teun kyeol lo ne i reu gi ro kyeol jeong ha neun haeng dong eul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The word combines a Sino-Korean element meaning shared intention with a verb-forming element, creating a verb for reaching agreement.

Usage tips

  • English agree can describe a casual opinion, while this word often highlights parties settling terms through discussion.

Opposites

Related words

  • 합의서habuiseoagreement documentnoun
  • 합의금habuigeumsettlement paymentnoun
  • 합의점habuijeompoint of agreementnoun

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