Korean word

합의

Pronunciation

Romanizationhabui

Meaning

  • nounagreement

Example

우리는 합의에 도달했다.u ri neun ha bui e to dal haet tta

We reached an agreement.

Illustration for 합의 (agreement)

More examples

양측은 구두 합의로 협상을 마무리했다.yang cheu geun ku du ha bui ro hyeop ssang eul ma mu ri haet tta

The two sides concluded the negotiations with a verbal agreement.

Core concept

A shared conclusion formed when people find terms that everyone can accept.

Common phrases

  • 구두 합의ku du ha bui

    oral agreement

  • 합의에 이르다ha bui e i reu da

    reach an agreement

  • 합의점ha bui jeom

    point of agreement

Similar words

동의tongui: A person's clear approval of an idea or permission for something to happen.
협의hyeobui: Joint talks held to exchange opinions and work out a decision or policy.
계약kyeyak: A formal promise or document that legally requires each party to meet stated duties.

Definition in Korean

둘 이상이 서로 의견이나 조건을 맞춰 같은 결론에 이른 상태나 그 결정tul i sang i seo ro ui gyeo ni na cho geo neul mat chwo ka teun kyeol lo ne i reun sang tae na keu kyeol jeong

Word origin

It comes from Sino-Korean elements meaning to join and thought or intention, linking the word to matched views.

Usage tips

  • English consent can suggest one person's permission, while this Korean noun usually highlights a negotiated outcome among multiple sides.

Other meanings

  • consentnoun
  • settlementnoun

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