개정하다
To revise or amend a law, regulation, or formal document to correct errors or update information.
Examples
3 of 5교과서가 개정되어 내용이 많이 바뀌었다.
The textbook was revised, so the content changed a lot.
정부는 현행 세법을 개정할 필요가 있다고 밝혔다.
The government stated that it is necessary to amend the current tax law.
우리 동아리 규칙 좀 개정해야 할 것 같아.
I think we need to revise our club rules.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Gae (change) + Jeong (correct/fixed) = Changing what was fixed.
Quick Quiz
시대의 변화에 따라 낡은 법을 ( ) 것은 당연한 일이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 개정하는
Examples
교과서가 개정되어 내용이 많이 바뀌었다.
everydayThe textbook was revised, so the content changed a lot.
정부는 현행 세법을 개정할 필요가 있다고 밝혔다.
formalThe government stated that it is necessary to amend the current tax law.
우리 동아리 규칙 좀 개정해야 할 것 같아.
informalI think we need to revise our club rules.
헌법을 개정하기 위해서는 국민 투표가 필요하다.
academicA national referendum is required to amend the constitution.
회사 정관을 개정하기 위해 이사회가 소집되었습니다.
businessThe board of directors was convened to amend the company's articles of incorporation.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
법 개정
law amendment
개정판
revised edition
전면 개정
full revision
Often Confused With
수정하다 is general 'correction', while 개정하다 is specifically for formal documents or laws.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS Task 2 when discussing social changes and the need for new laws.
Common Mistakes
Do not use 개정하다 for fixing a broken object (use 수리하다).
Memory Tip
Gae (change) + Jeong (correct/fixed) = Changing what was fixed.
Word Origin
Sino-Korean: 改 (to change) + 正 (to correct).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
시대의 변화에 따라 낡은 법을 ( ) 것은 당연한 일이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 개정하는
Related Vocabulary
More law words
부과하다
B1To officially force a rule, tax, punishment, or duty to be obeyed or received.
정당화
B1The act of showing or proving something to be right, reasonable, or justified, especially an action that might otherwise be criticized.
소유
B1The act or state of having, owning, or possessing something, especially property or assets.
위반하다
B1To act against a law, rule, or agreement; to break a regulation.
위배되다
B1To go against or violate a law, principle, rule, or expectation. It is a formal way of saying something is 'in violation of' something else.
처벌
B1The act of punishing someone for a crime or bad behavior. It is often debated in terms of its effectiveness as a deterrent.
준수
B1The act of following or complying with laws, rules, regulations, or promises. It implies obedience to a standard.
이행
B1The act of fulfilling a promise, contract, duty, or obligation. It is a more formal term for 'carrying out' an agreement.
회부하다
B2To refer or hand over a matter, person, or case to a specific department, committee, or legal body for further investigation or decision.
구속력
B2The legal or official power to influence or control someone or something because of a law, rule, or agreement. It refers to the mandatory nature of a regulation.
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