B2 noun Neutral

결과

[kjʌl.ɡwa]

A thing that is caused or produced by something else; an outcome. Crucial for discussing findings in research or the effects of social issues.

Examples

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1

노력의 결과로 성공을 거두었습니다.

He achieved success as a result of effort.

2

연구 결과가 가설을 뒷받침합니다.

The research results support the hypothesis.

3

협상 결과가 만족스럽지 않습니다.

The negotiation result is not satisfactory.

Word Family

Noun
결과
Adverb
결과적으로
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Memory Tip

Gyeol-gwa: 'Gyeol' (finish) + 'Gwa' (fruit). The fruit produced at the finish.

Quick Quiz

철저한 준비 ______ 시험에 합격했다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 결과

Examples

1

노력의 결과로 성공을 거두었습니다.

everyday

He achieved success as a result of effort.

2

연구 결과가 가설을 뒷받침합니다.

academic

The research results support the hypothesis.

3

협상 결과가 만족스럽지 않습니다.

business

The negotiation result is not satisfactory.

4

조사 결과에 따르면 흡연율이 낮아졌습니다.

formal

According to the survey results, the smoking rate has decreased.

5

결과가 어떻게 됐어?

informal

What was the result?

Word Family

Noun
결과
Adverb
결과적으로

Common Collocations

결과를 얻다 to get a result
실험 결과 experiment result
긍정적인 결과 positive result
결과를 초래하다 to bring about a result
예상치 못한 결과 unexpected result

Common Phrases

결과적으로 말하면

as a result

그 결과

as a result of that

결과를 낳다

to produce a result

Often Confused With

결과 vs 성과

Gyeol-gwa is any result, while seong-gwa usually implies a positive achievement or performance result.

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Usage Notes

Used to connect causes and effects in IELTS Writing Task 2.

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse with 'gyeol-lon' (conclusion). Results are facts; conclusions are interpretations.

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Memory Tip

Gyeol-gwa: 'Gyeol' (finish) + 'Gwa' (fruit). The fruit produced at the finish.

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Word Origin

From Hanja 結 (tie/finish) and 果 (fruit).

Grammar Patterns

~한 결과 결과에 의하면

Quick Quiz

철저한 준비 ______ 시험에 합격했다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 결과

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