이행
The act of fulfilling a promise, contract, duty, or obligation. It is a more formal term for 'carrying out' an agreement.
Examples
3 of 5정부는 공약을 이행하기 위해 노력하고 있습니다.
The government is working to fulfill its campaign promises.
합의 사항을 즉각 이행해 주세요.
Please implement the agreed matters immediately.
국가 간의 조약 이행은 의무입니다.
Implementation of treaties between nations is an obligation.
Word Family
Memory Tip
I-haeng sounds like 'I hang' (on to my promise).
Quick Quiz
상대방이 계약을 ( )하지 않아 문제가 생겼다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 이행
Examples
정부는 공약을 이행하기 위해 노력하고 있습니다.
formalThe government is working to fulfill its campaign promises.
합의 사항을 즉각 이행해 주세요.
businessPlease implement the agreed matters immediately.
국가 간의 조약 이행은 의무입니다.
academicImplementation of treaties between nations is an obligation.
약속을 이행하지 않으면 신뢰를 잃어요.
everydayIf you don't fulfill your promise, you lose trust.
너 약속 이행할 거지?
informalYou're going to fulfill your promise, right?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
이행 보증
performance guarantee
성실한 이행
faithful fulfillment
강제 이행
forced performance/fulfillment
Often Confused With
Homonym meaning 'transition' (e.g., transition to a new system), but context usually makes it clear.
Usage Notes
Often used in IELTS passages concerning legal disputes or government responsibilities.
Common Mistakes
Learners might confuse it with 'i-dong' (movement). 'I-haeng' is about actions following words.
Memory Tip
I-haeng sounds like 'I hang' (on to my promise).
Word Origin
From Chinese 履行: 履 (to step/act) + 行 (to go/act).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
상대방이 계약을 ( )하지 않아 문제가 생겼다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 이행
Related Vocabulary
More law words
개정
B1The act of correcting or improving a rule, law, or textbook by changing some parts of it.
명시하다
B2To clearly state or specify something in a document, rule, or contract so that there is no ambiguity.
규제하다
B2To control or supervise an activity or process by means of rules and regulations, often by a government or authority.
실효성
B2Effectiveness or practicality; the quality of being able to produce the intended result in reality, especially regarding laws, rules, or policies.
준수하다
B2To follow or obey rules, laws, or standards; to comply with regulations.
저작권
B1The exclusive legal right, given to an originator or an assignee to print, publish, perform, film, or record literary, artistic, or musical material. It protects intellectual property.
저촉되다
B2To conflict with or violate a law, rule, or regulation. It is a formal legal term used when an action goes against established norms.
규정하다
B2To state officially what a particular situation is or what should be done; to define or stipulate rules.
유예
B2The postponement or suspension of an event, decision, or the execution of a legal sentence.
귀속되다
B2To be legally or naturally attributed to or belong to a certain entity, person, or group.
Comments (0)
Login to CommentStart learning languages for free
Start Learning Free