Korean Word of the Day
약속
yak-SOK • noun — 12th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: a promise, agreement, or arranged meeting/appointment
Examples
- 오늘 친구와 약속이 있어요.
(I have plans/an appointment with a friend today.) - 약속을 꼭 지켜 주세요.
(Please keep your promise.) - 약속을 변경할 수 있나요?
(Can we change the appointment/plan?)
Synonyms
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약속 is used both for personal promises (I promise) and for arranged meetings/appointments. Common verbs with 약속 are 약속하다 (to promise/make an appointment), 약속을 지키다 (to keep a promise), and 약속을 어기다 (to break a promise). Depending on context, it can mean a casual plan with someone or a more formal agreement.
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