상정하다
To assume or hypothesize a certain situation; or to officially introduce a bill or agenda for discussion in a meeting.
Examples
3 of 5만약 네가 부자라고 상정해 봐, 뭘 하고 싶어?
Assume you are rich; what would you want to do?
이 논문은 인구가 감소하는 모델을 상정하여 작성되었다.
This paper was written assuming a model of population decline.
국회는 새로운 세법 개정안을 본회의에 상정했다.
The National Assembly introduced the new tax law amendment to the plenary session.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Sang-jeong: Think of 'Setting' (Sang) a 'Situation' (Jeong).
Quick Quiz
이번 회의에는 새로운 인사 정책이 ______ 예정이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 상정될
Examples
만약 네가 부자라고 상정해 봐, 뭘 하고 싶어?
everydayAssume you are rich; what would you want to do?
이 논문은 인구가 감소하는 모델을 상정하여 작성되었다.
academicThis paper was written assuming a model of population decline.
국회는 새로운 세법 개정안을 본회의에 상정했다.
businessThe National Assembly introduced the new tax law amendment to the plenary session.
우리는 모든 가능성을 상정하여 철저히 준비했습니다.
formalWe have prepared thoroughly, assuming all possibilities.
그런 상황은 상정하기도 싫어.
informalI don't even want to imagine/assume such a situation.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
상정된 안건
the agenda item brought forward
미리 상정하다
to assume in advance
Often Confused With
가정하다 is general 'suppose', while 상정하다 is more formal and often used in legal/official contexts or complex logical assumptions.
Usage Notes
Often used in academic hypotheses or parliamentary procedures.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '생각하다' when a more formal 'assume/postulate' is required.
Memory Tip
Sang-jeong: Think of 'Setting' (Sang) a 'Situation' (Jeong).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 上程 (above + journey/limit) or 想定 (think + decide).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
이번 회의에는 새로운 인사 정책이 ______ 예정이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 상정될
Related Vocabulary
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방법론
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좌우하다
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도달하다
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개괄하다
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면밀하다
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개념
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유사성
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심사하다
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전념하다
B2To devote oneself entirely to a specific task, study, or goal, excluding all other distractions.
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