정당화하다
To show or provide a good reason for an action or belief, especially one that might otherwise be criticized.
Exemplos
3 de 5거짓말을 정당화하려고 하지 마.
Don't try to justify your lies.
그들은 자신들의 행동을 정당화하기 위해 변명을 늘어놓았다.
They made excuses to justify their actions.
네가 늦은 걸 어떻게 정당화할 건데?
How are you going to justify being late?
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Jeong-dang: 'Jeong' (Right/Correct) + 'Dang' (Ought to). To make it as it ought to be.
Quiz rápido
그의 무례한 태도는 그 어떤 상황에서도 ( ) 수 없다.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: 정당화될
Exemplos
거짓말을 정당화하려고 하지 마.
everydayDon't try to justify your lies.
그들은 자신들의 행동을 정당화하기 위해 변명을 늘어놓았다.
formalThey made excuses to justify their actions.
네가 늦은 걸 어떻게 정당화할 건데?
informalHow are you going to justify being late?
철학자들은 국가의 권력을 정당화하는 이론을 연구했다.
academicPhilosophers studied theories that justify the power of the state.
회사는 비용 절감을 정당화하기 위한 자료를 제출했다.
businessThe company submitted data to justify the cost reduction.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
자기 정당화
self-justification
정당화 기제
justification mechanism
Frequentemente confundido com
합리화하다 often implies 'rationalizing' in a psychological sense (making excuses); 정당화하다 is 'justifying' in a legal or moral sense.
Notas de uso
Crucial for IELTS Task 2 when arguing for or against a controversial policy.
Erros comuns
Avoid using it for simple explanations. It carries a heavy tone of proving something 'right' or 'valid'.
Dica de memorização
Jeong-dang: 'Jeong' (Right/Correct) + 'Dang' (Ought to). To make it as it ought to be.
Origem da palavra
From Sino-Korean 正當化 (정당화), 'to make right and proper'.
Padrões gramaticais
Quiz rápido
그의 무례한 태도는 그 어떤 상황에서도 ( ) 수 없다.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: 정당화될
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B2The act or instance of making or becoming different; a modification or transformation in form, quality, or state.
초래하다
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구성하다
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정의하다
B2To state or set forth the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept clearly. This is a vital verb for the introduction of academic essays.
명확하다
B2To be clear, certain, and without any ambiguity. It is used to describe evidence, goals, or statements that are easy to understand and verify.
요인
B2A primary or essential cause or influence that contributes to a particular result or situation.
조사하다
B2To examine or look into something thoroughly in order to find out facts or information, often through surveys or experiments.
안정적
B2Being in a state of balance, unlikely to change or fail; consistent and reliable.
전반적
B2Relating to the whole of something; overall or general rather than specific.
유동적
B2Subject to change or not fixed; flowing or capable of changing easily depending on circumstances.
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