Korean word

확인

Pronunciation

Romanizationhwagin

Meaning

  • nounconfirmation

Example

배송 전에 확인 부탁드립니다.pae song cheo ne hwa gin pu tak tteu rim ni da

Please provide confirmation before shipping.

Illustration for 확인 (confirmation)

More examples

결제 전에 확인 버튼을 눌러 주세요.kyeol je cheo ne hwa gin peo teu neul nul leo chu se yo

Please press the confirmation button before payment.

Core concept

A careful process of testing information or details to establish that they are correct and problem-free.

Common phrases

  • 확인 버튼hwa gin peo teun

    confirmation button

  • 이메일 확인i me il hwa gin

    email confirmation

  • 확인 절차hwa gin cheol cha

    confirmation procedure

Similar words

체크chekeu: A quick check of details to catch mistakes or missing information.
재확인chaehwagin: A second review of something already checked to catch overlooked mistakes.

Definition in Korean

어떤 사실이나 정보가 맞는지, 문제가 없는지 따져보는 행위나 과정으로, 주로 '확인하다'처럼 동사화되어 사용된다.eo tteon sa si ri na cheong bo ga man neun ji mun je ga eom neun ji tta jeo bo neun haeng wi na kwa jeong eu ro chu ro hwa gin ha da cheo reom tong sa hwa doe eo sa yong doen da

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound combines elements meaning certain and recognize, linking the word to establishing something as true.

Usage tips

  • In formal Korean communication, this word often marks a small but important step before action, especially when a request asks someone to review details.

Other meanings

  • checknoun

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