결심하다
To make a firm decision to do something. Important for IELTS Speaking when discussing life changes or goals.
Examples
3 of 5담배를 끊기로 결심하는 것이 쉽지 않아요.
Deciding to quit smoking is not easy.
그는 고심 끝에 사직을 결심했습니다.
He decided to resign after much deliberation.
나 이번에는 진짜 공부 열심히 하기로 결심했어.
I've really decided to study hard this time.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Gyeolsim sounds like 'Goal-Sim'. Sim (heart) + Goal. Put your heart on a goal.
Quick Quiz
건강을 위해서 술을 끊기로 ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 결심했어요
Examples
담배를 끊기로 결심하는 것이 쉽지 않아요.
everydayDeciding to quit smoking is not easy.
그는 고심 끝에 사직을 결심했습니다.
formalHe decided to resign after much deliberation.
나 이번에는 진짜 공부 열심히 하기로 결심했어.
informalI've really decided to study hard this time.
주인공은 복수를 결심하며 마을을 떠난다.
academicThe protagonist leaves the village, resolving to take revenge.
회사는 새로운 시장에 진출하기로 결심했습니다.
businessThe company has decided to enter a new market.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
죽기로 결심하다
to be determined to die (usually metaphorical for extreme effort)
다시 결심하다
to resolve again
결심한 바
what one decided
Often Confused With
Gyeoljeonghada is a general 'to decide' (e.g., lunch), while Gyeolsimhada implies a personal 'resolution' or 'vow'.
Usage Notes
Often follows the grammar pattern '~기로 결심하다'.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using Gyeolsimhada for trivial choices like choosing a color; use Gyeoljeonghada instead.
Memory Tip
Gyeolsim sounds like 'Goal-Sim'. Sim (heart) + Goal. Put your heart on a goal.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 決心 (gyeol-sim), literally 'decide heart'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Koreans use the idiom 'Jak-sim-sam-il' to joke about New Year resolutions failing quickly.
Quick Quiz
건강을 위해서 술을 끊기로 ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 결심했어요
Related Vocabulary
More lifestyle words
일상적
B1Something that happens daily or is part of a routine. It relates to ordinary, everyday life.
경험담
B1A story or account of what someone has experienced. It refers to a narrative based on personal experience.
여가
B1Time when one is not working or occupied; free time for hobbies or relaxation.
분위기
B1The pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or work of art. Used to describe restaurants, homes, or office cultures.
참석하다
B1To be present at a meeting, event, or social gathering.
불편
B1A state of being not comfortable or easy. Often used to apologize for or describe a problem in a formal context.
이용하다
B1To use a facility, service, or tool for a specific purpose. This is more formal than '쓰다' and is perfect for IELTS tasks regarding public transportation or libraries.
익숙하다
B1To be familiar with something or someone, or to be accustomed to a certain situation through repetition or experience.
취미
B1An activity that you do for pleasure when you are not working. A basic but essential word for IELTS Speaking Part 1.
절약하다
B1To use money, time, or resources carefully and without waste; to economize or save.
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