Significado
To enter into a formal agreement.
Contexto cultural
The use of personal seals (도장) is still very common. When you '{계약|契約}을 하다', you might be asked for your 'In-gam' (registered seal) for important documents like buying property. The 'Gap' (Party A) and 'Eul' (Party B) dynamic is central to Korean contracts. 'Gap' is usually the employer or landlord, and 'Eul' is the employee or tenant. Real estate contracts usually involve three steps: {계약|契約} (Contract), {중도금|中道金} (Middle payment), and {잔금|殘金} (Final balance). It is common to drink or eat together after a successful business '{계약|契約}을 하다' to signify the start of a good relationship.
Drop the particle
In daily conversation, just say '계약했어요' instead of '계약을 했어요' to sound more natural.
Check the 'Eul'
When signing a contract in Korea, always check if you are 'Gap' or 'Eul'. It defines your responsibilities.
Significado
To enter into a formal agreement.
Drop the particle
In daily conversation, just say '계약했어요' instead of '계약을 했어요' to sound more natural.
Check the 'Eul'
When signing a contract in Korea, always check if you are 'Gap' or 'Eul'. It defines your responsibilities.
Use '맺다' for impact
If you want to sound more professional and sincere in a speech, use '{계약|契約}을 {맺다|結-}'.
The Stamp Matters
Even if you have a signature, carrying a personal seal (도장) makes the process smoother in traditional offices.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the most natural phrase for signing a new job contract.
내일 새로운 회사와 ________.
A job involves a formal contract, so '계약을 해요' is correct. '약속' is for social plans.
Fill in the blank with the correct particle and verb.
부동산에서 집 (____) (____).
The standard collocation is '계약을 하다'.
Match the situation to the correct Korean phrase.
1. Meeting a friend for dinner / 2. Signing for a 2-year phone plan
Social plans = 약속, Legal/Service plans = 계약.
Complete the dialogue.
가: 집은 구했어요? 나: 네, 어제 ________.
When you find a house, the next logical step is signing the contract.
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Ayudas visuales
When to use 계약 vs 약속
계약 (Contract)
- • House Rent
- • Job Offer
- • Phone Plan
약속 (Promise)
- • Dinner Date
- • Meeting Friends
- • Personal Goal
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejercicios내일 새로운 회사와 ________.
A job involves a formal contract, so '계약을 해요' is correct. '약속' is for social plans.
부동산에서 집 (____) (____).
The standard collocation is '계약을 하다'.
1. Meeting a friend for dinner / 2. Signing for a 2-year phone plan
Social plans = 약속, Legal/Service plans = 계약.
가: 집은 구했어요? 나: 네, 어제 ________.
When you find a house, the next logical step is signing the contract.
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Preguntas frecuentes
5 preguntasNo, that would sound like a 'contract marriage' or a business deal. Use '약속' or '데이트'.
'계약하다' is common and used for everything. '체결하다' is very formal, used in news and official business documents.
For renting a house, usually the realtor (부동산) handles the legalities. For big business, yes.
Only if it's a 'contract marriage' (계약 결혼). Normal marriage uses '결혼'.
You can say '{계약|契約}을 {취소|取消}하다' (cancel) or '{해지|解止}하다' (terminate).
Frases relacionadas
{계약|契約}서
specialized formThe physical contract document
{계약|契約}금
builds onDown payment / Deposit
{재계약|再契約}을 하다
specialized formTo renew a contract
{계약|契約}을 {파기|破棄}하다
contrastTo break a contract
{계약|契約} 기간
builds onContract period
