Korean word

협상

Pronunciation

Romanizationhyeopssang

Meaning

  • nounnegotiation

Example

회사와 협상을 진행했어요.hoe sa wa hyeop ssang eul chin haeng hae sseo yo

We held negotiations with the company.

Illustration for 협상 (negotiation)

More examples

양측은 조건을 두고 협상을 계속하고 있다.yang cheu geun cho geo neul tu go hyeop ssang eul kye so ka go it tta

Both sides are continuing negotiations over the terms.

Core concept

Two or more sides adjust their terms and interests until they can reach an agreement.

Common phrases

  • 협상이 결렬되다hyeop ssang i kyeol lyeol doe da

    negotiations break down

  • 협상을 타결하다hyeop ssang eul ta gyeol ha da

    conclude negotiations

  • 협상 상대방hyeop ssang sang dae bang

    negotiating counterpart

Similar words

합의habui: A decision or arrangement accepted by everyone involved.
논의nonui: An organized conversation for examining a problem and considering possible decisions.
타협tahyeop: An acceptable middle position reached through mutual concessions.

Definition in Korean

둘 이상의 사람이 조건이나 이익을 조정해 합의를 이루려는 말이나 절차tul i sang ui sa ra mi cho geo ni na i i geul cho jeong hae ha bui reul i ru ryeo neun ma ri na cheol cha

Word origin

The Sino-Korean term combines elements associated with cooperation and discussion, reflecting the process of working together toward an agreement.

Usage tips

  • It is especially useful when people have something concrete to settle, such as business terms, prices, or a contract.

Opposites

Related words

  • 협상안hyeopssangannegotiation proposalnoun
  • 협상단hyeopssangdannegotiating delegationnoun
  • 협상하다hyeopssanghadanegotiateverb

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