동의하다
To have the same opinion as someone else or to give permission/agreement to a proposal.
Examples
3 of 5그의 제안에 동의하는 사람이 많아요.
There are many people who agree with his proposal.
본 계약 조건에 동의하시면 서명해 주십시오.
If you agree to the terms of this contract, please sign.
나도 네 말에 동의해.
I agree with you too.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Dong-I: 'Dong' (Same) + 'I' (Idea). Same idea!
Quick Quiz
나는 그 해결책이 효과적이라는 점에 ____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 동의한다
Examples
그의 제안에 동의하는 사람이 많아요.
everydayThere are many people who agree with his proposal.
본 계약 조건에 동의하시면 서명해 주십시오.
formalIf you agree to the terms of this contract, please sign.
나도 네 말에 동의해.
informalI agree with you too.
일부 학자들은 이 가설에 동의하지 않는다.
academicSome scholars do not agree with this hypothesis.
이사회의 모든 멤버가 이번 합병에 동의했습니다.
businessAll board members agreed to this merger.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
동의를 구하다
to seek agreement/consent
동의서
written consent
개인정보 수집 동의
agreement to collect personal information
Often Confused With
'찬성' is more about supporting a cause/vote, while '동의' is broader agreement with a thought or fact.
Usage Notes
Crucial for IELTS Writing Task 2 'Agree or Disagree' questions.
Common Mistakes
Use '에' for the thing you agree with (~에 동의하다).
Memory Tip
Dong-I: 'Dong' (Same) + 'I' (Idea). Same idea!
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 同意 (same + meaning/opinion).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
나는 그 해결책이 효과적이라는 점에 ____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 동의한다
Related Vocabulary
More general words
가능하다
B1Being able to be done or achieved; existing as a choice or potential.
추천
B1The act of suggesting someone or something as being suitable for a particular purpose or role.
계획하다
B1To decide in advance what to do and how to do it. Essential for talking about future goals and schedules in IELTS.
만족스럽다
B1Giving pleasure or contentment; being good enough for a particular need or expectation.
안내문
B1A written notice, sign, or document that provides information, directions, or instructions to people.
필요하다
B1To be necessary or required for a particular purpose.
우연
B1The occurrence of an event by chance without an apparent cause, plan, or intention.
상위
B1A higher rank, position, or category in a hierarchy or list.
하위
B1A lower rank, position, or category in a hierarchy or list.
우연히
B1By chance, accidentally, or unexpectedly. Often used in TOEFL listening narratives or history passages about accidental discoveries.
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