Explanation at your level:
You use 의결 when a group decides something together. It is like a 'big decision' made by a team. You use it in meetings.
When a committee votes on a new rule, that action is an 의결. It means the group has finished talking and made a choice.
The term 의결 refers to the formal resolution of a group. It is commonly used in business or school board contexts to indicate that a motion has been passed.
In professional environments, 의결 signifies the culmination of a deliberative process. It implies that the decision is official, binding, and supported by the necessary voting procedures.
의결 is a precise term for the formal adoption of a resolution. It is frequently used in legal and political discourse to describe the exercise of authority by a deliberative body.
The term 의결 carries the weight of institutional legitimacy. It denotes the finality of a collective decision-making process, often requiring adherence to strict procedural rules and bylaws.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Formal decision-making
- Used in business/government
- Requires voting
- Noun + 하다
Think of 의결 as the final 'thumbs up' from a group. It’s not just a casual chat; it’s a formal process where people come together to make a binding choice.
Whether it’s a school board deciding on a new policy or a parliament passing a law, the moment they officially agree is the 의결. It represents the transition from discussion to action.
The word 의결 comes from Sino-Korean roots. 의 (議) means 'to discuss' or 'opinion,' while 결 (決) means 'to decide' or 'to settle.'
Historically, these characters were used in East Asian administrative traditions to describe the formal process of deliberation. It evolved from ancient court procedures where officials would debate a matter before the ruler or the council made a final, binding decision.
You will mostly hear 의결 in professional or formal settings. It is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation between friends.
Common collocations include 의결하다 (to resolve) or 의결을 거치다 (to go through the process of resolution). It is a staple word in business meetings, legal documents, and news reports regarding government actions.
While 의결 is a formal noun, it appears in phrases like 의결권 (voting right) and 의결 기관 (decision-making body). These are essential for understanding organizational structures.
Another common expression is 만장일치로 의결하다, which means to pass a resolution by unanimous consent. It highlights the strength of the agreement.
In Korean, 의결 functions as a noun. You can turn it into a verb by adding '하다' (의결하다). It is a formal, non-countable concept in most contexts.
Pronunciation-wise, the initial '의' can be tricky for learners. It is pronounced like a blend of 'u' and 'i' (roughly 'ui'), followed by 'gyeol' with a crisp 'g' sound.
Fun Fact
The character '의' (議) literally depicts a person speaking in a formal setting.
Pronunciation Guide
Sounds like 'oo-ee-gyul'.
Sounds like 'oo-ee-gyul'.
Common Errors
- Mispronouncing '의' as '이'.
- Dropping the 'l' sound in '결'.
- Stressing the wrong syllable.
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Grammar to Know
Noun + 하다
의결하다
Examples by Level
회의에서 의결을 했습니다.
The meeting made a resolution.
Noun + object particle.
의결이 필요합니다.
A resolution is needed.
Subject marker.
의결을 기다립니다.
Waiting for the resolution.
Verb usage.
새로운 의결이 나왔습니다.
A new resolution came out.
Descriptive sentence.
의결을 합시다.
Let's make a resolution.
Suggestion form.
의결은 중요합니다.
The resolution is important.
Topic marker.
의결을 마쳤습니다.
Finished the resolution.
Past tense.
의결을 합의했습니다.
Agreed on the resolution.
Compound verb.
의결 과정이 길었습니다.
이사회가 의결을 했습니다.
의결 사항을 확인하세요.
의결권이 있습니다.
의결을 미루었습니다.
의결이 통과되었습니다.
의결을 반대합니다.
의결을 찬성합니다.
국회에서 법안을 의결했습니다.
의결 기관의 권한을 강화했습니다.
만장일치로 의결을 보았습니다.
의결 절차를 준수해야 합니다.
의결된 사항은 즉시 시행됩니다.
의결을 위한 투표가 시작되었습니다.
의결을 번복할 수 없습니다.
의결을 내리기 전에 토론합시다.
위원회는 예산안을 최종 의결하였습니다.
의결 과정에서의 투명성이 중요합니다.
의결권 행사를 포기하지 마십시오.
긴급 의결을 통해 문제를 해결했습니다.
의결된 내용을 문서로 정리했습니다.
의결을 거치지 않은 결정은 무효입니다.
의결 정족수를 채우지 못했습니다.
의결을 유도하기 위한 전략이 필요합니다.
본 의결은 이사회의 승인을 전제로 합니다.
의결의 효력은 즉시 발생합니다.
의결을 도출하기 위한 합의점을 찾았습니다.
의결권 대리 행사가 가능합니다.
의결 과정의 적법성을 검토해야 합니다.
의결을 지연시키는 요인을 제거하십시오.
의결 결과에 대해 이의를 제기했습니다.
의결을 이끌어내기 위한 설득 과정이 길었습니다.
의결의 구속력은 당사자 간의 합의에 기초합니다.
의결 절차의 하자로 인해 무효 판결이 났습니다.
의결권의 남용은 법적 책임을 초래할 수 있습니다.
의결을 위한 의사 정족수는 과반수입니다.
의결을 통해 조직의 방향성을 확립했습니다.
의결의 정당성을 확보하는 것이 급선무입니다.
의결을 거부하는 세력과 대립했습니다.
의결은 민주적 절차의 핵심입니다.
Common Collocations
Idioms & Expressions
"의결권을 행사하다"
To exercise one's right to vote.
주주총회에서 의결권을 행사했다.
formal"의결 정족수를 채우다"
To meet the minimum number of people required to make a decision.
의결 정족수를 채워야 회의가 시작된다.
formal"만장일치로 의결하다"
To pass a resolution by unanimous vote.
그들은 만장일치로 의결했다.
formal"의결을 거치다"
To go through the formal process of resolution.
이 사안은 이사회의 의결을 거쳐야 한다.
formal"의결을 번복하다"
To overturn a previous decision.
새로운 증거 때문에 의결을 번복했다.
formal"의결이 통과되다"
For a resolution to be approved.
드디어 의결이 통과되었다.
formalEasily Confused
Similar sound
Opinion vs. Decision
내 의견은 다르다 vs. 의결을 거쳤다.
Similar meaning
General vs. Formal
결정을 내렸다 vs. 의결을 했다.
Sentence Patterns
Subject + 의결을 거치다
이 안건은 의결을 거쳐야 한다.
만장일치로 의결하다
우리는 만장일치로 의결했다.
의결권이 있다
나에게는 의결권이 있다.
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How to Use It
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Common Mistakes
'의결' is for groups, '결정' is for individuals.
'의견' is just a thought, '의결' is a formal decision.
'의결' sounds too stiff for friends.
Phonetic error.
It implies a structured process.
Tips
Memory Palace
Visualize a courtroom.
Professional Setting
Use it in reports.
Meetings
It's standard in Korean business.
Verb Conversion
Add '하다'.
The '의' sound
Practice 'ui'.
Don't be casual
Avoid with friends.
Etymology
Sino-Korean roots.
Flashcards
Use with '의결권'.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of '의' (Opinion) + '결' (Cut/Decide). You cut through opinions to reach a decision.
Visual Association
A gavel hitting a table.
Word Web
Challenge
Write a fake meeting agenda using the word.
Word Origin
Sino-Korean
Original meaning: Discussion (의) + Decision (결)
Cultural Context
None, strictly professional.
Equivalent to 'resolution' in parliamentary procedure.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
At work
- 의결 사항입니다
- 의결을 요청합니다
Government
- 법안을 의결하다
Conversation Starters
"의결 과정이 어떻게 되나요?"
"이번 회의에서 의결된 사항은 무엇인가요?"
Journal Prompts
Describe a time you were part of a group that made a formal decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsNo, 의결 is formal and collective; 결정 is general.
No, it sounds unnatural.
It means the right to vote.
It acts as a noun, but becomes a verb with '하다'.
Only in professional contexts.
There is no direct opposite, but '보류' (hold) is used.
Like 'ui'.
Usually, yes.
Test Yourself
우리는 회의에서 ___을 했습니다.
의결 is the correct term for a group decision.
What does '의결' mean?
It refers to a formal group decision.
'의결' is common in casual talk with friends.
It is a formal term.
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Meaning
Matching terms to meanings.
Subject + Object + Verb order.
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Summary
의결 is the formal act of reaching a group decision through voting or discussion.
- Formal decision-making
- Used in business/government
- Requires voting
- Noun + 하다
Memory Palace
Visualize a courtroom.
Professional Setting
Use it in reports.
Meetings
It's standard in Korean business.
Verb Conversion
Add '하다'.
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