최종 합격
Final acceptance means you have officially passed all the stages of a job or school application.
Explanation at your level:
You want a job. You do many tests. Finally, you get a letter. It says 'Yes!' This is 최종 합격. It means you are in.
When you apply for a school or a company, there are many steps. The last step is the 최종 합격. It means you passed everything and you are ready to start.
In Korea, 최종 합격 is the official term for getting a job offer after all interviews. It is a very positive term used by HR departments to tell candidates they have been successful.
The term 최종 합격 carries significant weight. It implies that the candidate has successfully navigated the entire recruitment funnel, from resume screening to the final executive interview.
Beyond mere acceptance, 최종 합격 signifies the culmination of a rigorous evaluative process. It is the definitive state of being selected, often contrasted with 'provisional' or 'conditional' status.
Etymologically rooted in the Confucian tradition of examination, 최종 합격 represents the ultimate validation of one's competence. In contemporary society, it serves as a sociocultural marker of transition into professional life.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Final acceptance after a process.
- Used for jobs and schools.
- Very positive and formal.
- Often used with '하다'.
When you hear 최종 합격, think of it as the finish line of a marathon. It is not just about passing one test; it is about surviving the entire process.
In professional and academic settings, this term signals that you have crossed the final hurdle. You are no longer a candidate; you are now a confirmed member of the team or class.
It is a term filled with relief and excitement. For many, it represents the reward for months of preparation, late-night studying, and nerve-wracking interviews.
The term is composed of two Sino-Korean roots: 최종 (final/ultimate) and 합격 (passing a test/acceptance).
Historically, this reflects the rigorous nature of East Asian examination cultures, such as the ancient civil service exams. Passing was the only way to secure a stable future.
While modern corporate culture has adopted it, the weight of the word remains heavy. It carries the legacy of meritocracy, where only those who endure the full process reach the end.
You will mostly hear this in business or academic settings. It is common to see it in status updates or congratulatory emails.
Common phrases include 최종 합격을 통보받다 (to be notified of final acceptance) or 최종 합격의 영광 (the glory of final acceptance).
It is a formal term, so you wouldn't use it in casual conversation about a small task. It is reserved for life-changing milestones like getting a new job.
1. 합격의 문턱을 넘다: To cross the threshold of acceptance.
2. 최종 관문을 통과하다: To pass the final gate/hurdle.
3. 합격 통지서를 받다: To receive the acceptance letter.
4. 결실을 맺다: To bear fruit (often used when describing the result of hard work leading to acceptance).
5. 꽃길만 걷다: To walk only on flower paths (a common wish for those who just achieved final acceptance).
As a noun, it functions as the subject or object of a sentence. It does not have a plural form in the same way English nouns do.
Pronunciation follows standard Korean phonetics: [최종] is pronounced [최ː종] and [합격] is pronounced [합껵].
It is often used with the verb 하다 (to do) to create the verb form 최종 합격하다 (to be finally accepted).
Fun Fact
Used in ancient times to describe passing the state exam.
Pronunciation Guide
Crisp and clear
Standard Korean
Common Errors
- Mispronouncing the double consonant 'ㄲ'
- Ignoring the long vowel in '최'
- Wrong pitch accent
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy to read
Easy to write
Easy to say
Easy to hear
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
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Grammar to Know
Noun modification
최종(adj) + 합격(noun)
Verb formation
합격 + 하다
Particle usage
최종 합격이 되었다
Examples by Level
나는 최종 합격했다.
I / final acceptance / did.
Simple past tense.
최종 합격 소식을 들었어요.
그는 최종 합격했습니다.
최종 합격은 정말 기뻐요.
최종 합격 문자가 왔어요.
최종 합격자가 발표되었습니다.
최종 합격의 꿈을 이루다.
최종 합격까지 오래 걸렸어요.
축하해요, 최종 합격입니다.
최종 합격 통보를 기다리는 중입니다.
면접 끝에 최종 합격했습니다.
최종 합격 소식에 눈물이 났어요.
그 회사의 최종 합격률은 낮아요.
최종 합격자 명단에 내 이름이 있다.
최종 합격 후 연수를 받습니다.
최종 합격이 목표입니다.
모두 최종 합격하길 바랍니다.
최종 합격의 기쁨을 가족과 나눴습니다.
그는 치열한 경쟁 끝에 최종 합격했다.
최종 합격 통지서를 받고 안도했다.
최종 합격 소식은 최고의 선물이다.
최종 합격자로서 책임감을 느낍니다.
모든 과정을 마치고 최종 합격했다.
최종 합격은 새로운 시작이다.
그녀는 최종 합격 소식을 듣고 환호했다.
최종 합격은 단순히 운이 아닌 노력의 결과다.
그는 최종 합격의 영광을 안았다.
최종 합격 이후의 절차를 안내받았다.
최종 합격 소식에 그간의 고생이 씻겨 내려갔다.
최종 합격 결정은 위원회에서 내렸다.
최종 합격이라는 목표를 향해 정진했다.
최종 합격 통보는 이메일로 발송되었다.
최종 합격자 발표는 내일 오전이다.
최종 합격이라는 성취는 그의 경력에 중요한 분기점이 되었다.
엄격한 심사를 거쳐 최종 합격자로 선정되었다.
최종 합격의 문턱에서 좌절하지 않고 도전한 결과다.
최종 합격은 성실함에 대한 사회적 보상이다.
그는 최종 합격 소식을 듣고 벅찬 감동을 느꼈다.
최종 합격자들을 대상으로 오리엔테이션이 진행된다.
최종 합격의 기쁨은 이루 말할 수 없다.
최종 합격 소식은 모든 지원자의 염원이다.
Common Collocations
Idioms & Expressions
"합격의 문턱"
Threshold of success
합격의 문턱이 높다.
neutral"최종 관문"
Final hurdle
최종 관문을 통과했다.
neutral"꽃길을 걷다"
To have a bright future
이제 꽃길만 걸으세요.
casual"결실을 맺다"
To bear fruit
노력이 결실을 맺었다.
neutral"합격 통지서"
Acceptance letter
합격 통지서를 받았다.
neutral"명단에 들다"
To be on the list
명단에 들어서 기쁘다.
neutralEasily Confused
It's part of the term.
합격 is general, 최종 합격 is final.
합격 vs 최종 합격.
Both mean chosen.
선발 is the act of choosing.
선발 과정.
Related to jobs.
채용 is the hiring process.
채용 공고.
Both are results.
입학 is for schools.
입학 허가.
Sentence Patterns
Subject + 최종 합격했다
나는 최종 합격했다.
최종 합격 소식을 듣다
최종 합격 소식을 들었다.
최종 합격자 명단에 있다
명단에 있다.
최종 합격의 기쁨을 누리다
기쁨을 누렸다.
최종 합격 후 절차
절차를 밟다.
Word Family
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
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How to Use It
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Formality Scale
Common Mistakes
Word order is wrong.
Grammar doesn't match.
Wrong adjective.
Active voice is more natural.
Incorrect word order.
Tips
Memory Palace
Visualize a trophy at the end of a path.
Native Context
Used when posting on social media about a new job.
Cultural Insight
It is a major life event in Korea.
Grammar Shortcut
Always keep '최종' before '합격'.
Say It Right
Focus on the double consonant.
Avoid Errors
Don't swap the words.
Did You Know?
It's a common phrase in K-dramas.
Study Smart
Practice with '합격자 명단'.
Formal Context
Use in official emails.
Social Expectation
People expect you to celebrate.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'Final' (최종) + 'Pass' (합격).
Visual Association
A person jumping over a final wall.
Word Web
Challenge
Write a sentence using this word.
Word Origin
Sino-Korean
Original meaning: Final + Passing
Cultural Context
High emotional value.
Equivalent to 'hired' or 'accepted'.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Job hunting
- 최종 합격 통보
- 면접 결과
- 연봉 협상
School admission
- 최종 합격자
- 입학 등록
- 합격 통지서
Social media
- 최종 합격했어요!
- 꽃길만 걷자
- 축하해
Professional emails
- 최종 합격 안내
- 귀하의 합격을 축하합니다
- 오리엔테이션 안내
Conversation Starters
"최종 합격 소식 들었어?"
"최종 합격하려면 어떻게 해야 해?"
"최종 합격했을 때 기분이 어땠어?"
"최종 합격자 명단 확인했니?"
"최종 합격 후에는 뭐 할 거야?"
Journal Prompts
Describe the moment you achieved a final goal.
What does final acceptance mean to you?
Write a letter to yourself after receiving a final acceptance.
How would you celebrate a final acceptance?
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsNo, also for schools.
No, it's for major milestones.
Yes, very.
불합격.
최종 합격하였습니다.
It's a noun, but used with '하다'.
Usually implies the offer stage.
Yes, to share news.
Test Yourself
나는 ___ 합격했다.
It means final.
최종 합격의 뜻은?
It means success.
최종 합격은 불합격과 같은 뜻이다.
They are opposites.
Word
Meaning
Roots match.
Subject-Object-Verb.
그는 ___ 합격 통보를 받았다.
Collocation.
최종 합격의 유의어는?
Both mean selection.
최종 합격은 일상적인 대화에서 매일 쓰인다.
It is specific to results.
최종 합격은 ___의 결과이다.
Contextual logic.
Formal structure.
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Summary
최종 합격 is the joyous, definitive end to any selection process.
- Final acceptance after a process.
- Used for jobs and schools.
- Very positive and formal.
- Often used with '하다'.
Memory Palace
Visualize a trophy at the end of a path.
Native Context
Used when posting on social media about a new job.
Cultural Insight
It is a major life event in Korea.
Grammar Shortcut
Always keep '최종' before '합격'.
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