Significado
To arrive at a judgment or decision after reasoning.
Contexto cultural
In Korean companies, '결론을 내리다' is often a top-down process even after group discussion. The phrase reflects the hierarchy where the final 'lowering' of the decision is done by the person in charge. Korean education emphasizes logical structure. A '결론' is not just a summary but a 'closing of the circle' that shows the student's mastery of the topic. The Korean judicial system uses this phrase to describe the finality of a court's decision, emphasizing that the law has been applied and the matter is settled. On Korean forums like DC Inside or TheQoo, users often use '결론: [Summary]' to provide a TL;DR for long posts, showing the phrase's evolution into digital shorthand.
Sound like a Pro
In business, use '결론부터 말씀드리면...' (To give the conclusion first...) to sound very efficient.
Avoid Overuse
Don't use this in casual text messages with friends unless you're being sarcastic or dramatic.
Significado
To arrive at a judgment or decision after reasoning.
Sound like a Pro
In business, use '결론부터 말씀드리면...' (To give the conclusion first...) to sound very efficient.
Avoid Overuse
Don't use this in casual text messages with friends unless you're being sarcastic or dramatic.
Softening the Blow
When giving a negative conclusion, start with '신중하게 검토한 결과...' (As a result of careful review...) to be polite.
Passive Voice
If you don't want to take blame for a decision, use '결론이 났습니다' (A conclusion was reached).
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of '결론을 내리다'.
우리는 오랜 회의 끝에 프로젝트를 ______.
In a formal context like a meeting, the past formal '내렸습니다' is the most natural fit.
Which situation is MOST appropriate for using '결론을 내리다'?
다음 중 '결론을 내리다'를 쓰기에 가장 좋은 상황은?
'결론을 내리다' is for logical, evidence-based results, not simple daily choices.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 이번 사건의 범인이 누구라고 생각하세요? B: 모든 증거를 종합해 볼 때, 제임스가 범인이라는 ______.
When summarizing evidence to identify a culprit, '결론을 내리다' is the professional choice.
Match the phrase with its nuance.
Match the following:
Each word has a specific domain: logic, general action, and stories.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejercicios우리는 오랜 회의 끝에 프로젝트를 ______.
In a formal context like a meeting, the past formal '내렸습니다' is the most natural fit.
다음 중 '결론을 내리다'를 쓰기에 가장 좋은 상황은?
'결론을 내리다' is for logical, evidence-based results, not simple daily choices.
A: 이번 사건의 범인이 누구라고 생각하세요? B: 모든 증거를 종합해 볼 때, 제임스가 범인이라는 ______.
When summarizing evidence to identify a culprit, '결론을 내리다' is the professional choice.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Each word has a specific domain: logic, general action, and stories.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, it's used in speech too, but usually for serious or professional topics.
It's grammatically okay but sounds very unnatural. Stick to '내리다' or '짓다'.
'결과' is the result (what happened), while '결론' is the judgment (what we think about it).
You can say '결론 냈어' or just '정했어'.
Yes, very often in legal, medical, and office dramas.
Yes, for big things like 'I concluded that I should move out.'
There isn't a single word, but '결론을 못 내리다' (cannot reach a conclusion) or '보류하다' (to put on hold) are common.
Not necessarily, but it often does in a business context.
Yes, it's perfect for summarizing a discussion in a professional email.
'내리다' is slightly more common in formal reports, while '짓다' is common in speech.
Frases relacionadas
결정하다
similarTo decide
판단을 내리다
similarTo make a judgment
매듭을 짓다
idiomaticTo tie a knot / wrap up
결말을 맺다
similarTo bring to an end
합의에 이르다
builds onTo reach an agreement
