Meaning
To decide firmly on a course of action or a choice after consideration.
Cultural Background
The first three days of the New Year are the most dangerous for a '{결심|決心}'. Koreans often talk about 'Jak-sim-sam-il' to encourage each other to keep going. On social media (Instagram/YouTube), people use the hashtag #오운완 (Today's Exercise Complete) to show they are sticking to their '{결심|決心}'. At the start of the business year, CEOs often announce a 'Management {결심|決心}' to signal a new direction for the company.
The '-기로' Connection
90% of the time, you'll use this with '-기로'. Memorize it as a single block: '-기로 결심했다'.
Don't be too dramatic
Using this for choosing a movie or a dress makes you sound like a drama queen/king.
Meaning
To decide firmly on a course of action or a choice after consideration.
The '-기로' Connection
90% of the time, you'll use this with '-기로'. Memorize it as a single block: '-기로 결심했다'.
Don't be too dramatic
Using this for choosing a movie or a dress makes you sound like a drama queen/king.
Jak-sim-sam-il
If you fail a goal, just say '작심삼일이었어요' and everyone will understand and laugh.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of '{결심|決心}하다'.
건강을 위해서 매일 아침에 (______)로 했어요.
The pattern is '-기로 {결심|決心}하다'.
Which situation is NOT appropriate for '{결심|決心}을 {하다|爲--}'?
다음 중 '{결심|決心}을 {하다|爲--}'를 쓰기에 어색한 상황은?
Choosing a lunch menu is too trivial for this phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 왜 갑자기 운동을 시작했어? B: 건강검진 결과가 안 좋아서 이제부터 (______).
Making a resolution based on a health check is a perfect use case.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercises건강을 위해서 매일 아침에 (______)로 했어요.
The pattern is '-기로 {결심|決心}하다'.
다음 중 '{결심|決心}을 {하다|爲--}'를 쓰기에 어색한 상황은?
Choosing a lunch menu is too trivial for this phrase.
A: 왜 갑자기 운동을 시작했어? B: 건강검진 결과가 안 좋아서 이제부터 (______).
Making a resolution based on a health check is a perfect use case.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsYes, but '결심을 하다' is slightly more formal and emphasizes the 'decision' as a noun.
Only if you are describing their internal state. You can't 'make' someone 결심.
There isn't a single word, but you could say '포기하다' (to give up) or '망설이다' (to hesitate).
Yes, for major strategic shifts or when an executive makes a personal commitment.
Related Phrases
마음을 먹다
synonymTo make up one's mind
{결정|決定}하다
similarTo decide
{다짐|--}하다
similarTo pledge/promise
{각오|覺悟}하다
builds onTo be prepared for
