B1 verb Formal

성립하다

[sʰʌŋnipʰada]

To be validly established or to hold true based on specific conditions. This is used when discussing theories, contracts, laws, or logical arguments.

Examples

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1

서로 동의해야 계약이 성립한다.

A contract is established only when both parties agree.

2

그 가설은 실험 결과에 의해 성립되지 않음이 밝혀졌다.

It was revealed that the hypothesis does not hold true based on experimental results.

3

거래가 성립되면 즉시 입금해 주세요.

Once the transaction is established, please deposit the money immediately.

Word Family

Noun
성립
Verb
성립하다
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Memory Tip

Seong-Rip: 'Seong' (Become) + 'Rip' (Stand) -> Standing up to become valid.

Quick Quiz

증거가 부족하여 이번 사건은 범죄가 ( ) 어렵다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 성립하기

Examples

1

서로 동의해야 계약이 성립한다.

everyday

A contract is established only when both parties agree.

2

그 가설은 실험 결과에 의해 성립되지 않음이 밝혀졌다.

academic

It was revealed that the hypothesis does not hold true based on experimental results.

3

거래가 성립되면 즉시 입금해 주세요.

business

Once the transaction is established, please deposit the money immediately.

4

범죄가 성립하려면 고의성이 입증되어야 한다.

formal

To establish a crime, intent must be proven.

5

너랑 나랑은 대화가 안 성립돼.

informal

A conversation cannot be established between you and me (We can't communicate).

Word Family

Noun
성립
Verb
성립하다

Common Collocations

계약이 성립하다 to establish a contract
이론이 성립하다 to hold true as a theory
조건이 성립하다 conditions are met/established
범죄 성립 establishment of a crime
거래 성립 conclusion of a deal

Common Phrases

성립 요건

requirements for establishment

불성립

failure of establishment

국가 성립

establishment of a state

Often Confused With

성립하다 vs 성공하다

성공하다 means to succeed, while 성립하다 means to become valid or officially exist.

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Usage Notes

Often used in legal, mathematical, or academic logic contexts.

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse with '성취하다' (to achieve).

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Memory Tip

Seong-Rip: 'Seong' (Become) + 'Rip' (Stand) -> Standing up to become valid.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 成 (become) and 立 (stand).

Grammar Patterns

~이/가 성립하다 ~으로 성립되다
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Cultural Context

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Quick Quiz

증거가 부족하여 이번 사건은 범죄가 ( ) 어렵다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 성립하기

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