Korean Word of the Day
결정하다
/gyeol-JEONG-ha-da/ • verb — 14th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to decide; to make a decision
Examples
- 회의에서 다음 프로젝트 담당자를 결정했다.
(We decided the person in charge of the next project at the meeting.) - 무엇을 먹을지 빨리 결정해 주세요.
(Please decide quickly what to eat.) - 그는 진로를 결정하는 데 시간이 필요했다.
(He needed time to decide his career path.)
Synonyms
- 정하다
- 결심하다
결정하다 is a common verb used when choosing between options or making a formal choice. It can be used for everyday choices (what to eat) and for more important decisions (career, project plans). For polite requests, pair with ~해 주세요 (결정해 주세요).
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