결정
A firm decision or conclusion reached after consideration. It involves choosing a course of action.
Examples
3 of 5결정된 사항은 없습니다.
Nothing has been decided yet.
스스로 결정하는 것이 중요합니다.
It is important to decide for yourself.
정책 결정 과정에 참여했습니다.
I participated in the policy decision-making process.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Gyeol-jeong: Sounds like 'Girl-Jung' - Jung is a common name; she makes the decision.
Quick Quiz
부모님과 상의한 후에 ___을 내릴게요.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 결정
Examples
결정된 사항은 없습니다.
businessNothing has been decided yet.
스스로 결정하는 것이 중요합니다.
everydayIt is important to decide for yourself.
정책 결정 과정에 참여했습니다.
academicI participated in the policy decision-making process.
네가 결정해.
informalYou decide.
최종 결정을 기다리고 있습니다.
formalWe are waiting for the final decision.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
결정권
right to decide
의사 결정
decision making
결정 장애
indecisiveness (slang/common phrase)
Often Confused With
결심 is a personal 'resolution'; 결정 is a formal or general 'decision'.
Usage Notes
Essential for discussing management, policy, and personal choices in IELTS.
Common Mistakes
Using '결심' for business decisions; '결정' is more formal and appropriate for organizations.
Memory Tip
Gyeol-jeong: Sounds like 'Girl-Jung' - Jung is a common name; she makes the decision.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 決 (decide) and 定 (fix).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
부모님과 상의한 후에 ___을 내릴게요.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 결정
Related Grammar Rules
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