B2 noun Neutral

타협

[tahjʌp]

An agreement reached by each side making concessions. It is a way to resolve conflict by finding a middle ground.

Examples

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1

우리는 여행지를 결정하기 위해 서로 타협했습니다.

We compromised with each other to decide on a travel destination.

2

정치적 타협은 민주주의 사회에서 필수적인 과정이다.

Political compromise is an essential process in a democratic society.

3

이번에는 네가 좀 타협하고 넘어가 주면 안 돼?

Can't you just compromise and let it go this time?

Word Family

Noun
타협
Verb
타협하다
Adverb
타협적으로
Adjective
타협적
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Ta-hyeop' as 'Take-half'—each side takes half of what they wanted.

Quick Quiz

갈등을 해결하기 위해서는 어느 한 쪽의 고집보다는 서로의 ____이 필요하다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 타협

Examples

1

우리는 여행지를 결정하기 위해 서로 타협했습니다.

everyday

We compromised with each other to decide on a travel destination.

2

정치적 타협은 민주주의 사회에서 필수적인 과정이다.

academic

Political compromise is an essential process in a democratic society.

3

이번에는 네가 좀 타협하고 넘어가 주면 안 돼?

informal

Can't you just compromise and let it go this time?

4

가격 조건에 대한 타협이 이루어지지 않아 계약이 무산되었습니다.

business

The contract fell through because no compromise was reached on the price terms.

5

원칙과 타협하는 것은 때로 위험한 결과를 초래할 수 있다.

formal

Compromising on principles can sometimes lead to dangerous consequences.

Word Family

Noun
타협
Verb
타협하다
Adverb
타협적으로
Adjective
타협적

Common Collocations

타협을 이끌어내다 to reach/bring about a compromise
타협의 여지가 없다 to have no room for compromise
타협점을 찾다 to find a middle ground/compromise point
현실과 타협하다 to compromise with reality
적절한 타협 a reasonable compromise

Common Phrases

타협안

compromise proposal

무타협 원칙

no-compromise principle

Often Confused With

타협 vs 협상

협상 is the 'process' of negotiating, while 타협 is the 'result' or the act of meeting in the middle.

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Usage Notes

Important for IELTS Speaking and Writing when discussing how to solve disagreements.

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Common Mistakes

Do not use it when you simply agree with someone; it must involve giving something up.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Ta-hyeop' as 'Take-half'—each side takes half of what they wanted.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 妥協 (타협), meaning 'appropriate' and 'harmony'.

Grammar Patterns

~와/과 타협하다 ~에 대해 타협하다

Quick Quiz

갈등을 해결하기 위해서는 어느 한 쪽의 고집보다는 서로의 ____이 필요하다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 타협

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