Korean Word of the Day
약속
/yak-SOK/ • noun — 8th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: an appointment, promise, or arrangement to meet or do something
Examples
- 내일 3시에 약속이 있어요.
(I have an appointment at 3 o'clock tomorrow.) - 약속을 지키는 것이 중요해요.
(Keeping promises is important.) - 약속 장소를 어디로 할까요?
(Where should we meet (what should the meeting place be)?)
Synonyms
- 예약
- 약정
약속 is used for both social/planned meetings (appointments) and promises/commitments. Common verbs with 약속 include 약속을 하다 (to make an appointment/promise), 약속을 잡다 (to arrange a meeting), and 약속을 지키다 (to keep a promise).
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