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B2 verb 9 دقیقه مطالعه

귀결되다

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تمرین کن مثال‌ها نکات و راهنمایی‌ها 귀결되다 در ۳۰ ثانیه

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At the A1 level, the word '귀결되다' is very advanced and you don't need to use it. However, you can understand it as a very fancy way to say 'to end' or 'to become.' Imagine you are playing a game and it ends with you winning. A teacher might say 'The game resulted in your victory' using this word. At this level, just remember that in Korean, some words are used for simple things (like 'end') and some words are used for serious things (like 'result in a conclusion'). '귀결되다' is for serious things. You will mostly see '끝나다' (to end) or '결과' (result) for now. If you see this word in a book, just think 'Ah, this means something ended in a certain way!' Focus on the particle '-로' which comes before it, which means 'to' or 'as.' For example, 'A로 귀결되다' means 'ends as A.' Learning this word early shows you that Korean has different levels of politeness and formality depending on the situation.

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At the A2 level, you are starting to learn more 'Hanja' (Chinese character) based words. '귀결되다' is one of them. You might see it in news headlines or simple news stories for learners. It means 'to result in.' For example, if you talk about a long meeting that finally finished with a decision, you can say it '귀결되었다' to that decision. Even though you might not use it in your own speaking yet, it's good to recognize it in reading. It usually follows a long sentence that describes a process. Think of it as a signpost that says, 'And here is the final result of everything I just said.' You can practice by looking at simple 'Cause and Effect' sentences. 'Because it rained a lot (cause), it resulted in a flood (귀결되었다).' While '결과가 나왔어요' (A result came out) is easier, '귀결되었습니다' sounds more official. Try to notice when this word appears in formal videos or articles.

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At the B1 level, you should begin to understand the specific nuance of '귀결되다.' This word is not just about any result; it's about a *logical* result. If you are explaining a problem in a Korean class, using this word will make you sound much more intermediate. For example, 'After debating for three hours, the discussion resulted in (귀결되었습니다) a plan to save money.' It shows that the conclusion wasn't random, but came from the three hours of talking. You should also learn the common pattern '결국 ~로 귀결되다' (eventually results in ~). This is a very common set phrase. At this level, you can start using it in your writing assignments, especially when you are summarizing the main point of an essay. It helps you transition from simple storytelling to analytical writing. It is also helpful to compare it with '결정되다' (to be decided). While '결정되다' is about a choice, '귀결되다' is about the natural end-point of a situation.

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At the B2 level, '귀결되다' is a word you are expected to know and use correctly in formal contexts. At this stage, you should understand that it is used for abstract concepts like 'logic,' 'truth,' 'policy,' or 'fate.' You should be able to use it to synthesize complex ideas. For example, in a debate about social media, you might say, 'All these problems eventually result in (귀결된다) the issue of privacy.' This word allows you to group multiple small points into one large conclusion. You should also be aware of its synonyms like '귀착되다' or '수렴되다' and know that '귀결되다' is the most common choice for logical arguments. In TOPIK II (Test of Proficiency in Korean), this word often appears in the reading section (paragraphs about science or philosophy) and is a great word to use in the writing section (Task 54) to summarize your argument in the final paragraph. It gives your writing a professional, academic tone.

At the C1 level, you should have a nuanced mastery of '귀결되다.' You understand that it implies a 'teleological' or 'logical' necessity. It’s not just that something happened, but that it *had* to happen based on the preceding premises. You can use it in complex sentence structures, such as '사소한 오해에서 시작된 갈등이 결국 파국으로 귀결되는 과정을 보여준다' (It shows the process of a conflict starting from a minor misunderstanding eventually resulting in a catastrophe). You should also be able to distinguish it from '수렴되다' (convergence of many into one) and '귀착되다' (reaching a final point/destination). At this level, you might use it to discuss philosophical themes, such as how different ethical systems might '귀결되다' into similar moral rules. You should also be comfortable using it in professional environments, like business presentations or legal discussions, to provide a definitive summary of a complex situation. Your usage should be seamless and contextually perfect, avoiding any 'over-formal' awkwardness in casual settings.

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At the C2 level, '귀결되다' is part of your high-level rhetorical toolkit. You use it with precision to denote logical entailment or the culmination of historical and social processes. You might use it in a scholarly article or a high-level editorial to describe how various historical forces '귀결되었다' into the current geopolitical state. You understand the subtle Hanja roots (歸 - return, 結 - tie) and might even use it metaphorically to describe a life's work or a philosophical journey. You can use it in the negative to argue against a conclusion: '이 논리는 필연적으로 모순으로 귀결될 수밖에 없다' (This logic inevitably results in a contradiction). Your mastery includes knowing when *not* to use it to avoid sounding pretentious, and how to pair it with sophisticated adverbs and connectors to create a flow of 'logical inevitability' in your discourse. You are essentially using the word as a native intellectual would, employing it to provide structure and finality to deep, complex thoughts.

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تمرین کن مثال‌ها نکات و راهنمایی‌ها

귀결되다 در ۳۰ ثانیه

A formal verb meaning 'to result in' or 'to culminate in' a specific conclusion or logical end state.
Commonly used in academic, legal, and news contexts to synthesize complex discussions into a final point.
Usually paired with the particle '-(으)로' to indicate the resulting conclusion or state.
Implies a sense of logical necessity or inevitability in the outcome of a process.

The Korean verb 귀결되다 (歸結되다) is a sophisticated term primarily used in formal, academic, or logical contexts to describe how a series of events, a complex discussion, or a logical argument eventually reaches a specific final point, conclusion, or result. Unlike simpler words for 'ending' or 'resulting,' such as 끝나다 or 결과가 나오다, 귀결되다 implies a sense of inevitability or a logical convergence where various threads are tied together into a single outcome. The Hanja characters provide deep insight: 歸 (귀) means 'to return' or 'to belong to,' and 結 (결) means 'to tie' or 'to conclude.' Therefore, the word literally suggests a process 'returning to a tied conclusion.'

Core Nuance: It is used when multiple factors or arguments converge into one final state. It is the 'bottom line' of a complex situation.

In daily life, you might not hear this word while buying groceries, but you will encounter it frequently in news broadcasts, editorial columns, legal documents, and university lectures. It is the preferred word when a journalist summarizes a long political debate by saying, 'All these arguments ultimately resulted in a call for reform.' It suggests that the conclusion was the logical destination of the preceding journey. It often carries a weight of finality and analytical depth.

수많은 논의는 결국 예산 증액이라는 결론으로 귀결되었다.

When using this word, the speaker often wants to highlight the 'why' and 'how' of the result. It isn't just that something happened; it's that the internal logic of the situation made this specific outcome necessary. For example, if a company's bad management leads to bankruptcy, one might say the situation '귀결되었다' to bankruptcy, implying that every bad decision led naturally to that end point. It is a word of synthesis.

Common Collocation: ~로 귀결되다 (results in / concludes as). The particle '로' is almost always used to indicate the final state.

결국 모든 문제는 인간의 이기심으로 귀결된다.

Furthermore, the word is often paired with adverbs like 결국 (eventually), 필연적으로 (inevitably), or 최종적으로 (finally). These adverbs reinforce the idea that the end state was the natural result of the preceding process. In philosophical or sociological writing, you might see it used to describe how different cultural trends converge into a single global phenomenon. It is a powerful tool for anyone looking to sound articulate and precise in Korean.

이러한 갈등은 전쟁이라는 비극으로 귀결될 위험이 있다.

Using 귀결되다 correctly requires an understanding of its grammatical environment. As a passive-leaning verb (indicated by the suffix -되다), it focuses on the outcome itself rather than the person who reached it. The most common sentence pattern is [Subject/Process] + [Result] + -(으)로 귀결되다. The subject is usually a noun phrase representing a discussion, a series of events, or a conflict, while the object of the particle -(으)로 is the final conclusion or state.

Grammar Pattern 1: Logical Conclusion: [Abstract Noun]은/는 [Conclusion]으로 귀결되다. (The discussion results in a conclusion.)

For example, if you are writing a paper about environmental policy, you might write: '경제 성장과 환경 보호의 갈등은 결국 지속 가능한 개발이라는 대안으로 귀결된다.' (The conflict between economic growth and environmental protection eventually results in the alternative of sustainable development.) Here, the word helps bridge the gap between the problem (conflict) and the solution (sustainable development).

그의 이론은 결국 모든 생명체의 진화로 귀결됩니다.

Another important usage is in the negative or cautionary sense. You can describe how a current trend might '귀결되다' into a disaster or a failure. This is very common in political commentary. '정부의 실책은 경제 위기로 귀결될 수밖에 없다.' (The government's mistakes cannot help but result in an economic crisis.) The use of -ㄹ 수밖에 없다 (cannot help but) frequently accompanies 귀결되다 to emphasize the logical necessity of the outcome.

Grammar Pattern 2: Summarizing Multiple Points: 여러 의견이 하나로 귀결되다. (Various opinions converge into one.)

When you want to say that many different ideas ended up being the same, you use '하나로 귀결되다' (to converge into one). This is a very idiomatic and common way to use the word. It implies that despite the initial chaos or variety, there was a hidden unity or a single truth at the end. It is often used in scientific contexts where multiple experiments lead to a single law of nature.

다양한 증거들이 하나의 사실로 귀결되고 있습니다.

Finally, notice that 귀결되다 is rarely used in the imperative (command) or suggestive (let's) forms. You wouldn't say 'Let's result in a conclusion!' Instead, it is almost always descriptive, used in the present tense for general truths or the past tense for completed processes. It describes a phenomenon that occurs naturally or logically.

If you are a fan of Korean news or debate programs like '100-Minute Debate' (100분 토론), you will hear 귀결되다 constantly. Moderators and panelists use it to summarize arguments. For example, a moderator might say, 'So, your argument results in the conclusion that taxes must be raised?' (그러니까 위원님 말씀은 결국 증세로 귀결되는 것이군요?). In this context, it acts as a tool for clarification and synthesis.

News & Journalism: Used to describe the final outcome of trials, diplomatic negotiations, or social movements.

In academic settings, such as university lectures or research papers, 귀결되다 is indispensable. It is used when a researcher explains how their data supports a specific hypothesis. '이러한 실험 데이터는 기존의 가설이 옳다는 결론으로 귀결됩니다.' (This experimental data results in the conclusion that the existing hypothesis is correct.) It sounds much more professional and authoritative than saying '결론을 내렸습니다' (I made a conclusion), as it suggests the conclusion arose naturally from the data itself.

모든 법적 논쟁은 결국 헌법 정신의 수호로 귀결되어야 합니다.

You will also find this word in literature and high-level essays. Writers use it to discuss the fate of characters or the moral of a story. A literary critic might write, 'The protagonist's struggle results in a profound realization about human nature.' It adds a layer of intellectual sophistication to the analysis. In business, it appears in strategic reports or board meetings when discussing the long-term impact of a company's direction.

Business Context: Summarizing the long-term outcome of investments or market shifts. '이번 투자는 결국 시장 점유율 확대로 귀결될 것입니다.'

Interestingly, it is also used in sports commentary when discussing the 'bottom line' of a game or a season. While sports talk is usually informal, professional analysts might use it to describe a team's systemic failure or success. '결국 팀의 부족한 기초 체력이 패배로 귀결되었습니다.' (Ultimately, the team's lack of basic physical strength resulted in defeat.) This usage implies that the defeat wasn't just bad luck, but a logical outcome of a specific weakness.

그들의 오랜 갈등은 결국 극적인 화해로 귀결되었습니다.

One of the most common mistakes learners make with 귀결되다 is using it in overly casual or simple situations. Because of its high register and logical weight, using it for something trivial like 'My lunch resulted in a full stomach' would sound very strange or even unintentionally funny. In casual conversation, stick to ~게 됐다 or ~로 끝났다.

Mistake 1: Register Mismatch: Incorrect: '어제 게임은 내 승리로 귀결됐어.' (Too formal for a video game with friends.)
Correct: '어제 게임은 내가 이겼어' or '내 승리로 끝났어.'

Another error involves the choice of particles. As mentioned, 귀결되다 almost always takes the particle -(으)로. Some learners mistakenly use -을/를 as if it were an active verb like 'conclude' (결론짓다). Remember that 귀결되다 is an intransitive/passive verb; the conclusion is not something you 'do' to an object, but something the situation 'becomes.'

Wrong: 논의가 결론을 귀결되었다.
Right: 논의가 결론으로 귀결되었다.

A third common mistake is confusing 귀결되다 with 결과를 낳다 (to give birth to a result). While they are similar, 결과를 낳다 focuses on the 'production' of a result (cause-effect), whereas 귀결되다 focuses on the 'convergence' or 'destination' of a logical path. If you are describing a chain of reasoning, 귀결되다 is better. If you are describing a simple action causing an effect, 결과를 낳다 or 초래하다 (to bring about) is more appropriate.

Mistake 2: Confusing with '초래하다': '초래하다' is often negative (to cause a disaster). '귀결되다' is more neutral and logical. Don't use '귀결되다' if you just want to say someone caused a problem.

Lastly, be careful with the word 귀착되다 (to arrive at). They are very similar and often interchangeable, but 귀착되다 has a stronger nuance of 'arriving at a physical or conceptual destination,' whereas 귀결되다 is strictly about the 'conclusion of logic or a process.' In most academic writing, 귀결되다 is slightly more common for abstract arguments.

To truly master 귀결되다, it's helpful to compare it with its synonyms. Each has a slightly different shade of meaning depending on the context. Understanding these differences will help you choose the most precise word for your situation.

귀착되다 (歸着되다) vs 귀결되다: '귀착되다' emphasizes the 'arrival' (착/着) at a final point or destination. It is often used for the final destination of a journey or the final point of an investigation. '귀결되다' is more about the logical 'conclusion' (결/結).
Example: '비행기는 인천 공항으로 귀착되었다.' (Physical arrival - use 귀착) vs '논쟁은 사과로 귀결되었다.' (Logical conclusion - use 귀결)

Another common alternative is 결말이 나다 (to come to an end). This is much more common in storytelling or general life. If you are talking about how a movie ends or how a fight between siblings ended, use 결말이 나다. It sounds more natural and less academic.

수렴되다 (收斂되다) vs 귀결되다: '수렴되다' means 'to converge' or 'to collect.' It is used when many different opinions are gathered into one. While '귀결되다' focuses on the *result*, '수렴되다' focuses on the *process of gathering* those opinions into a single point.
Example: '여론이 하나로 수렴되고 있다.' (Public opinion is converging.)

For a more simple, everyday alternative, use 결국 ~가 되다 (eventually became ~). This is the 'safe' version that works in almost any context. If you are unsure whether 귀결되다 is too formal, this is your best bet. It conveys the same basic meaning without the academic weight.

비교:
1. 논의가 하나로 귀결되었다. (Formal/Logical)
2. 결국 의견이 하나로 모였다. (Natural/Casual)

Lastly, consider 초래하다 (to bring about) or 야기하다 (to cause). These are active verbs. If you want to say 'X caused Y,' use these. Use 귀결되다 when you want to say 'X resulted in Y' with a focus on the logical path between them. Knowing when to use the active vs. passive form is key to sounding like a native speaker.

چقدر رسمی است؟

نکته جالب

The character 歸 (귀) is the same one used in '귀가' (returning home), suggesting that a conclusion is the 'home' or natural resting place of an argument.

راهنمای تلفظ

UK /ɡɥi.ɡjʌl.dwé.da/

US /ɡwi.ɡjʌl.dwe.dɑ/

Primary stress is on the first syllable '귀' and secondary stress on the third syllable '되'.

هم‌قافیه با

연결되다 (yeongyeoldweda) 판결되다 (pangyeoldweda) 종결되다 (jongyeoldweda) 체결되다 (chegyeoldweda) 집결되다 (jipgyeoldweda) 동결되다 (donggyeoldweda) 청결하다 (cheongyeolhada) 수결하다 (sugyeolhada)

خطاهای رایج

Pronouncing '귀' as 'gu-i' (two syllables). It should be one smooth glide.
Pronouncing '결' as 'gal'. It must have the 'y' sound: 'gyeol'.
Mispronouncing '되' as 'de'. It should be 'dwe' (like 'way').
Using a strong 'k' sound for 'g'. In the middle of the word (귀결), the 'g' is voiced.
Failing to aspirate the 'd' in 'da' slightly at the end.

سطح دشواری

خواندن 4/5

Common in news and books, but requires knowledge of Hanja-based vocabulary.

نوشتن 5/5

Hard to use naturally without sounding overly formal or using the wrong particles.

صحبت کردن 5/5

Rarely used in daily speech; beginners will sound like a textbook.

گوش دادن 4/5

Easy to recognize once you know the '귀' and '결' sounds, but used in fast news speech.

بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟

پیش‌نیازها

결과 결론 결국 되다 으로

بعداً یاد بگیرید

귀착되다 수렴되다 초래하다 야기하다 도출하다

پیشرفته

변증법 지양 인과관계 상관관계 필연성

گرامر لازم

Passive Suffix -되다

결정되다, 형성되다, 귀결되다

Directional Particle -(으)로

서울로 가다, 결론으로 귀결되다

Adverbial 결국

결국 성공했다, 결국 귀결되었다

Necessity -어야 하다

귀결되어야 한다, 공부해야 한다

Bound Noun -기 마련이다

귀결되기 마련이다, 잊혀지기 마련이다

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مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

공부는 결국 성공으로 귀결됩니다.

Studying eventually results in success.

Simple Subject + 결국 (eventually) + Noun + -로 귀결되다.

모든 길은 집으로 귀결돼요.

All roads lead (result) back to home.

Metaphorical use of '귀결되다' as 'leading to'.

싸움은 화해로 귀결되었습니다.

The fight resulted in reconciliation.

Past tense '귀결되었습니다' for a completed event.

연습은 실력으로 귀결될 거예요.

Practice will result in skill.

Future tense '-ㄹ 거예요' expressing a prediction.

노력은 보상으로 귀결됩니다.

Effort results in a reward.

Present tense for a general truth.

그 이야기는 행복으로 귀결됐어요.

That story resulted in happiness.

Informal polite ending '-됐어요'.

질문은 대답으로 귀결됩니다.

Questions result in answers.

Abstract concept usage.

이 일은 행운으로 귀결될 것입니다.

This matter will result in good luck.

Formal future tense '-ㄹ 것입니다'.

회의는 새로운 계획으로 귀결되었습니다.

The meeting resulted in a new plan.

Topic marker '-는' used with the process.

그들의 대화는 오해로 귀결되었다.

Their conversation resulted in a misunderstanding.

Plain style '-었다' used in writing.

결국 모든 문제는 돈으로 귀결됩니다.

Eventually, all problems result in (boil down to) money.

Common cynical expression.

작은 실수가 큰 사고로 귀결됐어요.

A small mistake resulted in a big accident.

Cause and effect relationship.

나쁜 습관은 질병으로 귀결될 수 있습니다.

Bad habits can result in disease.

'-ㄹ 수 있다' indicating possibility.

이 실험은 성공으로 귀결될까요?

Will this experiment result in success?

Interrogative form '-ㄹ까요?'.

우리의 여행은 좋은 추억으로 귀결되었습니다.

Our trip resulted in good memories.

Positive outcome usage.

정직은 신뢰로 귀결되기 마련입니다.

Honesty is bound to result in trust.

'-기 마련이다' (is bound to happen).

수많은 토론 끝에 합의로 귀결되었습니다.

After numerous debates, it resulted in an agreement.

'~ 끝에' (after/at the end of) often precedes '귀결되다'.

이러한 현상은 경제 불황으로 귀결될 위험이 있다.

This phenomenon has the risk of resulting in an economic recession.

'~ㄹ 위험이 있다' (has the risk of...).

결국 이 모든 논의는 하나로 귀결됩니다.

Ultimately, all these discussions converge into one.

'하나로 귀결되다' is a standard idiom for convergence.

그의 무책임한 행동은 파면으로 귀결되었다.

His irresponsible behavior resulted in dismissal.

Formal noun '파면' (dismissal/firing).

교육의 목적은 인격 완성으로 귀결되어야 한다.

The purpose of education should result in character building.

'-어야 한다' (must/should).

이 소설은 비극으로 귀결되는 결말을 가졌다.

This novel has an ending that results in tragedy.

Relative clause '귀결되는' modifying '결말'.

과학적 탐구는 진리 발견으로 귀결됩니다.

Scientific inquiry results in the discovery of truth.

Academic context usage.

정부의 정책은 물가 상승으로 귀결될 가능성이 높다.

The government's policy is highly likely to result in price hikes.

'~ㄹ 가능성이 높다' (highly likely).

모든 법적 분쟁은 결국 헌법 재판소의 판결로 귀결되었다.

All legal disputes eventually resulted in a ruling by the Constitutional Court.

Complex subject with '결국'.

민주주의의 발전은 시민 의식의 성장으로 귀결된다.

The development of democracy results in the growth of civic consciousness.

Abstract sociological connection.

그의 철학은 허무주의로 귀결될 여지가 있다.

His philosophy has room to result in nihilism.

'~ㄹ 여지가 있다' (to have room/possibility for).

과도한 경쟁은 결국 공동체의 붕괴로 귀결될 뿐이다.

Excessive competition only results in the collapse of the community.

'~ㄹ 뿐이다' (only/nothing but).

기술의 진보는 인간 소외라는 문제로 귀결되기도 한다.

Technological progress sometimes results in the problem of human alienation.

'-기도 한다' (sometimes does/also does).

이러한 논리는 필연적으로 모순으로 귀결될 수밖에 없다.

This logic inevitably cannot help but result in a contradiction.

'필연적으로' (inevitably) + '-ㄹ 수밖에 없다'.

수출 부진은 무역 수지 적자로 귀결되었습니다.

Sluggish exports resulted in a trade deficit.

Economic terminology '무역 수지 적자'.

대중의 요구는 결국 법안 개정으로 귀결되었다.

The public's demands eventually resulted in the revision of the bill.

Political outcome description.

작가의 초기 문제의식은 인간 존재의 근원에 대한 탐구로 귀결된다.

The author's early critical awareness results in an exploration of the roots of human existence.

Sophisticated literary analysis.

자본주의의 내적 모순은 주기적인 경제 위기로 귀결된다는 주장이 있다.

There is an argument that the internal contradictions of capitalism result in periodic economic crises.

Quoting an academic theory using '~는 주장이 있다'.

모든 종교적 가르침은 결국 사랑과 자비라는 하나의 가치로 귀결된다.

All religious teachings eventually converge into the single value of love and mercy.

Universal philosophical synthesis.

이러한 현상은 사회적 양극화의 심화로 귀결될 가능성을 배제할 수 없다.

The possibility that this phenomenon will result in the deepening of social polarization cannot be ruled out.

'~ 가능성을 배제할 수 없다' (cannot rule out the possibility).

역사적 사건들은 우연처럼 보이지만 결국 필연적인 법칙으로 귀결되곤 한다.

Historical events seem like accidents but often result in inevitable laws.

'-곤 한다' (often/habitually does).

개인의 자유와 공공의 이익 사이의 갈등은 법적 타협으로 귀결되어야 마땅하다.

The conflict between individual freedom and public interest ought to result in a legal compromise.

'-어야 마땅하다' (it is only right/proper that...).

환경 파괴는 인류의 생존 위협이라는 파국으로 귀결될 것임이 자명하다.

It is self-evident that environmental destruction will result in the catastrophe of threatening human survival.

'~임이 자명하다' (it is self-evident that...).

데이터의 상관관계 분석은 결국 인과관계의 규명으로 귀결되지 못했다.

The analysis of data correlations eventually failed to result in the identification of a causal relationship.

Negative result in research context.

헤겔의 변증법적 지양은 절대 정신의 자기 실현으로 귀결된다.

Hegel's dialectical sublation results in the self-realization of the Absolute Spirit.

Extremely high-level philosophical discourse.

권력의 속성은 결국 절대적 독재로 귀결될 위험성을 내포하고 있다.

The nature of power inherently contains the risk of resulting in absolute dictatorship.

'~ 위험성을 내포하고 있다' (contains the risk of...).

포스트모더니즘의 해체주의는 의미의 불확정성으로 귀결되는 경향이 있다.

Postmodern deconstruction tends to result in the indeterminacy of meaning.

Usage in critical theory.

생태계의 복잡한 상호작용은 동적인 평형 상태로 귀결된다.

The complex interactions of the ecosystem result in a state of dynamic equilibrium.

Scientific/Biological context.

국가 간의 패권 다툼은 결국 무력 충돌이라는 극단적 상황으로 귀결될 수 있다.

The struggle for hegemony between nations can eventually result in the extreme situation of armed conflict.

Geopolitical analysis.

인간의 욕망은 끝이 없으나, 그것은 결국 허무라는 본질로 귀결되기 마련이다.

Human desire is endless, but it is bound to result in the essence of emptiness.

Existentialist philosophy.

법치주의의 확립은 정의의 실현이라는 사회적 합의로 귀결되어야 한다.

The establishment of the rule of law must result in a social consensus on the realization of justice.

Legal philosophy.

언어의 진화는 소통의 효율성 증대라는 방향으로 귀결되어 왔다.

The evolution of language has resulted in the direction of increasing communication efficiency.

'-어 왔다' (has been...ing) indicating a historical process.

مترادف‌ها

결론나다 끝나다 도달하다 마무리되다

متضادها

시작되다 발산하다

ترکیب‌های رایج

하나로 귀결되다

비극으로 귀결되다

결론으로 귀결되다

파국으로 귀결되다

필연적으로 귀결되다

승리로 귀결되다

실패로 귀결되다

성공으로 귀결되다

허무로 귀결되다

모순으로 귀결되다

عبارات رایج

결국 ~로 귀결되다

— Eventually results in ~. This is the most standard way to use the word.

모든 길은 결국 로마로 귀결된다는 말이 있다.

하나의 결론으로 귀결되다

— To result in one single conclusion. Used to show agreement or logical clarity.

우리의 생각은 하나의 결론으로 귀결되었다.

논리적으로 귀결되다

— To result logically. Used to emphasize the reasoning behind the outcome.

이것은 논리적으로 귀결되는 당연한 결과다.

비극적 결말로 귀결되다

— To result in a tragic ending. Common in literature and drama.

영화는 주인공의 죽음이라는 비극적 결말로 귀결된다.

사회적 합의로 귀결되다

— To result in a social consensus. Used in political or social news.

오랜 갈등이 사회적 합의로 귀결되기를 바란다.

경제 위기로 귀결되다

— To result in an economic crisis. A common phrase in financial news.

잘못된 투자는 결국 경제 위기로 귀결될 수 있다.

허망하게 귀결되다

— To result in a vain or futile way. Used when a lot of effort leads to nothing.

그의 원대한 계획은 허망하게 귀결되고 말았다.

필연적 귀결

— An inevitable result (Noun form usage).

이것은 그가 저지른 행동의 필연적 귀결이다.

사건의 귀결

— The outcome of an incident.

우리는 사건의 귀결을 조용히 지켜보았다.

승패로 귀결되다

— To result in victory or defeat.

스포츠는 결국 승패로 귀결되는 냉정한 세계다.

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

귀결되다 vs 귀착되다

Focuses on arriving at a point; 귀결되다 focuses on the logical conclusion.

귀결되다 vs 결론나다

More casual; used for general endings, whereas 귀결되다 is more formal.

귀결되다 vs 수렴되다

Focuses on the gathering of many opinions into one; 귀결되다 is the result of that gathering.

اصطلاحات و عبارات

"모든 길은 로마로 귀결된다"

— All roads lead to Rome. Used to say that different methods lead to the same result.

어떤 방법을 쓰든 모든 길은 로마로 귀결됩니다.

Proverbial

"결국 산으로 가다"

— To go to the mountains (to go off track). This is the *opposite* of '귀결되다'.

배가 사공이 많으면 산으로 귀결될 수 있다. (Mixing idioms to show contrast).

Informal

"뿌린 대로 거두다"

— You reap what you sow. A conceptual relative of '귀결되다'.

그의 실패는 뿌린 대로 거둔, 필연적 귀결이었다.

Proverbial

"사필귀정 (事必歸正)"

— Everything eventually returns to the right path. A Hanja idiom often paired with '귀결'.

진실은 밝혀지기 마련이며, 그것은 사필귀정으로 귀결된다.

Formal/Hanja

"인과응보 (因果應報)"

— Cause and effect / Karma. The logic behind why things '귀결' in a certain way.

그의 몰락은 인과응보로 귀결된 결과였다.

Formal/Hanja

"도돌이표처럼 귀결되다"

— To result in the same place like a repeat sign in music. Used for repetitive failures.

우리의 대화는 항상 같은 싸움으로 귀결된다.

Metaphorical

"막다른 골목으로 귀결되다"

— To result in a dead end.

이 협상은 결국 막다른 골목으로 귀결되고 말았다.

Metaphorical

"하나의 점으로 귀결되다"

— To converge into a single point. Used for extreme focus or synthesis.

작가의 모든 작품은 '인간애'라는 하나의 점으로 귀결된다.

Literary

"바다로 귀결되는 강물"

— Rivers resulting in the sea. Used to describe natural flow or destiny.

역사의 흐름은 결국 자유라는 바다로 귀결된다.

Literary

"답정너로 귀결되다"

— To result in a 'the answer is already set' situation (slang usage).

그 회의는 결국 사장님의 답정너로 귀결되었다.

Slang/Informal

به‌راحتی اشتباه گرفته می‌شود

귀결되다 vs 귀착되다 (歸着되다)

Both mean 'to end up at.'

귀착 emphasizes the destination (physical or abstract), while 귀결 emphasizes the logical result of a reasoning process.

비행기는 공항에 귀착했고, 사고 원인은 정비 불량으로 귀결되었다.

귀결되다 vs 결과가 나오다

Both describe a result.

결과가 나오다 is simple and active (a result came out). 귀결되다 is formal and describes the entire process converging into a conclusion.

시험 결과가 나왔다 (Simple). 그의 실패는 게으름으로 귀결되었다 (Formal/Logical).

귀결되다 vs 수렴되다

Both involve things coming together.

수렴되다 is the *act* of gathering opinions/data. 귀결되다 is the *final state* those things reach.

의견을 수렴하여 하나의 결론으로 귀결시켰다.

귀결되다 vs 초래하다

Both relate cause to effect.

초래하다 is an active verb (X brought about Y) and usually negative. 귀결되다 is passive/intransitive (X resulted in Y) and neutral.

전쟁을 초래했다 vs 전쟁으로 귀결되었다.

귀결되다 vs 종결되다

Both mean 'to end.'

종결되다 means to terminate or finish (like a case closing). 귀결되다 means to reach a conclusion through logic.

수사가 종결되었다 vs 수사 결과는 그의 무죄로 귀결되었다.

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

결국 A로 귀결됩니다.

결국 사랑으로 귀결됩니다.

모든 문제는 A로 귀결돼요.

모든 문제는 돈으로 귀결돼요.

논의 끝에 A로 귀결되었습니다.

긴 토론 끝에 합의로 귀결되었습니다.

A는 필연적으로 B로 귀결된다.

실수는 필연적으로 실패로 귀결된다.

A라는 결론으로 귀결될 가능성이 높다.

파국으로 귀결될 가능성이 높다.

A는 B로 귀결되기 마련이다.

진실은 승리로 귀결되기 마련이다.

A의 내적 모순은 B로 귀결될 수밖에 없다.

이 이론은 모순으로 귀결될 수밖에 없다.

A가 B로 귀결되는 과정을 고찰하다.

역사가 민주주의로 귀결되는 과정을 고찰하다.

خانواده کلمه

اسم‌ها

귀결 (歸結) Conclusion, result, end-point.

فعل‌ها

귀결하다 (歸結하다) To conclude, to result in (Active form, less common than passive).

مرتبط

결과 (Result)

결론 (Conclusion)

귀착 (Arrival/Conclusion)

수렴 (Convergence)

종결 (Termination)

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نحوه استفاده

frequency

High in formal written Korean; Low in casual spoken Korean.

اشتباهات رایج

Using -을/를 귀결되다 → -로 귀결되다
귀결되다 is an intransitive/passive verb and cannot take a direct object with the -을/를 particle.
Using it for simple physical endings → 끝나다
Saying 'The movie 귀결되었다' sounds like the movie is a complex logical argument. Use '끝났다' for movies.
Confusing with '귀착되다' for logic → 귀결되다
While '귀착되다' is sometimes used for logic, '귀결되다' is the standard and more precise term for academic conclusions.
Using it without a preceding process → 결과가 있다
If there wasn't a discussion or a chain of events, '귀결되다' sounds out of place. It needs a 'path' to arrive from.
Forgetting the 'y' sound in 'gyeol' → 귀결 (Gyeol)
Pronouncing it as 'Gyeol' (with a 'y') is crucial. 'Gyeol' vs 'Geol' changes the meaning entirely.

نکات

Use the -(으)로 Particle

Always pair '귀결되다' with '-(으)로' to indicate the result. It acts like the English 'into' or 'as'.

Save it for Formal Writing

Use this word in essays, reports, or formal debates to instantly boost your academic credibility.

Think of the Logical Path

Only use '귀결되다' when there is a clear path of reasoning or a series of events leading to the result.

Learn the Hanja

Remember 歸 (Return) and 結 (Tie). It's the 'return to the knot' of the problem.

Pair with '결국'

Using '결국' (eventually) with '귀결되다' is a very common and natural-sounding combination.

Don't confuse with '귀착되다'

Use '귀착' for destinations and '귀결' for logical conclusions. They are close cousins but not twins.

Spot it in News Headlines

Look for this word in headlines about court cases or political negotiations; it's a favorite of journalists.

TOPIK II Strategy

In the writing section, use '귀결된다' in your final sentence to summarize your argument for a high score.

Inevitability

Use '귀결되다' to imply that the result was bound to happen based on the facts.

Daily Practice

Try translating 'It all comes down to this' into Korean using '귀결되다' to get a feel for the nuance.

حفظ کنید

روش یادسپاری

Imagine a long thread (an argument) that is messy, but at the end, someone 'ties' (結) it and 'returns' (歸) it to a neat pile. That 'tied return' is 귀결.

تداعی تصویری

Visualize a funnel where many different colored liquids are poured in at the top, but they all mix and come out as a single color at the bottom.

شبکه واژگان

귀결되다 결국 결론 하나로 논리 학술 토론 마무리

چالش

Try to summarize a movie you watched recently in one sentence using '귀결되다'. For example: '이 영화는 결국 가족의 사랑으로 귀결된다.'

ریشه کلمه

Derived from Sino-Korean (Hanja). 歸 (귀) + 結 (결) + 되다 (to become).

معنای اصلی: To return (歸) to a knot or conclusion (結).

Sino-Korean roots influenced by classical Chinese logical terminology.

بافت فرهنگی

It is a neutral word, but because it implies a 'final' result, using it too early in a negotiation might seem like you are shutting down further discussion.

English speakers might use 'boils down to' or 'culminates in.' '귀결되다' is the direct formal equivalent.

Used in Korean academic translations of Hegel and Kant. Commonly found in news reports about the 'Sewol Ferry' or other major social trials. Appears in the lyrics of some 'philosophical' K-Pop or Indie songs about life's meaning.

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

Academic Research

연구 결과로 귀결되다
가설이 참이라는 결론으로 귀결되다
데이터의 분석은 ~로 귀결된다
논리적 귀결을 도출하다

Political News

합의로 귀결되다
법안 통과로 귀결되다
사퇴로 귀결되다
정치적 파국으로 귀결되다

Legal Proceedings

무죄로 귀결되다
유죄 판결로 귀결되다
합의금 지급으로 귀결되다
법적 분쟁의 귀결

Business Strategy

이익 증대로 귀결되다
시장 점유율 확대로 귀결되다
브랜드 가치 하락으로 귀결되다
투자의 최종 귀결

Literary Criticism

비극으로 귀결되다
주인공의 깨달음으로 귀결되다
인간 본성에 대한 고찰로 귀결되다
작품의 결말이 ~로 귀결되다

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"결국 모든 문제는 소통의 부재로 귀결된다고 생각하시나요?"

"최근의 경제 상황이 어떤 결과로 귀결될 것이라고 보십니까?"

"두 사람의 논쟁이 어떻게 귀결되었는지 아세요?"

"우리의 노력이 헛수고로 귀결되지 않으려면 무엇을 해야 할까요?"

"이 소설의 결말이 주인공의 죽음으로 귀결된 것에 대해 어떻게 생각하세요?"

موضوعات نگارش

나의 하루가 항상 같은 패턴으로 귀결되는 이유는 무엇인가? (Why does my day always result in the same pattern?)

내가 지금까지 한 선택들이 현재의 나로 귀결된 과정에 대해 써보자. (Write about how your past choices resulted in the current you.)

세상의 모든 갈등이 평화로 귀결될 수 있을까? (Can all conflicts in the world result in peace?)

나의 꿈이 성공으로 귀결되기 위해 오늘 해야 할 일은? (What do I need to do today for my dream to result in success?)

가장 기억에 남는 '귀결'의 순간은 언제였는가? (When was the most memorable moment of 'conclusion' in your life?)

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

It's not common. If you use it while grabbing coffee, you might sound like you're reading a thesis. Use '결국 ~하게 됐어' instead. However, if you are discussing a serious topic like politics or a deep movie, it's perfectly fine.

No, it is neutral. You can say '성공으로 귀결되다' (resulted in success) or '비극으로 귀결되다' (resulted in tragedy). The word itself just describes the logical flow to a final point.

'결론' is a noun meaning 'conclusion.' '귀결' is also a noun but it emphasizes the *process* of reaching that conclusion. '귀결되다' is the verb form of this process.

Yes, '귀결하다' exists, but it is much less common. '귀결되다' (to be resulted in) is the preferred way to describe situations in Korean.

Always use '-(으)로'. For example, '실패로 귀결되다'. Using '-을/를' or '-에' is usually grammatically incorrect or sounds very awkward.

Yes, very frequently! It appears in the Level 5 and 6 reading sections, especially in texts about sociology, science, and philosophy.

No, use '귀착되다' or '도착하다' for physical travel. '귀결되다' is for abstract results and logical conclusions.

Yes, it is composed of 歸 (return) and 結 (tie/conclude). Knowing the Hanja helps you understand why it means 'returning to a conclusion.'

You can say '모든 길은 결국 로마로 귀결된다.' This is a very common and natural way to use the word.

'수렴되다' (to converge) or '결론에 도달하다' (to reach a conclusion) are excellent alternatives that maintain a professional tone.

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