체결하다
To officially sign or conclude a contract, treaty, or agreement. It is a formal term used in business, law, and international relations.
Examples
3 of 5국가 간의 자유 무역 협정이 마침내 체결되었습니다.
The Free Trade Agreement between the countries has finally been signed.
선수와 구단은 3년 계약을 체결하기로 합의했다.
The player and the club agreed to sign a three-year contract.
보험에 가입하려면 먼저 약관을 확인하고 계약을 체결해야 한다.
To sign up for insurance, you must first check the terms and sign a contract.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Che-Gyeol: 'Che' like 'Check' the contract, 'Gyeol' like 'Gyeol-jeong' (decision).
Quick Quiz
양국은 경제 발전을 위해 긴밀한 협력 관계를 ( ).
Correct!
The correct answer is: 체결했다
Examples
국가 간의 자유 무역 협정이 마침내 체결되었습니다.
formalThe Free Trade Agreement between the countries has finally been signed.
선수와 구단은 3년 계약을 체결하기로 합의했다.
businessThe player and the club agreed to sign a three-year contract.
보험에 가입하려면 먼저 약관을 확인하고 계약을 체결해야 한다.
everydayTo sign up for insurance, you must first check the terms and sign a contract.
양측의 이해관계가 맞아떨어져 신속하게 계약이 체결되었다.
businessThe contract was signed quickly as the interests of both sides aligned.
평화 조약의 체결은 전쟁의 종식을 의미한다.
academicThe signing of a peace treaty signifies the end of the war.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
체결식
signing ceremony
체결 여부
whether or not to sign
조속한 체결
prompt conclusion/signing
Often Confused With
맺다 is a native word used for relationships or fruit, while 체결하다 is strictly for formal/legal agreements.
Usage Notes
Essential for business Korean and reading news about international affairs.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '사인하다' (to sign), but '체결하다' is the correct term for the entire act of concluding an agreement.
Memory Tip
Che-Gyeol: 'Che' like 'Check' the contract, 'Gyeol' like 'Gyeol-jeong' (decision).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 締結 (tie and bind).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
양국은 경제 발전을 위해 긴밀한 협력 관계를 ( ).
Correct!
The correct answer is: 체결했다
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