Easy Korean Level 10 - Unit 10: Word Builder 22 / 결(決)

Welcome to the final Word Builder of the entire Easy Korean course! Today’s Chinese character root (Hanja) is 결 (決).

The meaning of this character is "To decide", "To resolve", or "To determine". Whenever you see "결" in a word related to choices, endings, or settling something, this is the root!

Vocabulary

1. 결정 (決定) = decision
2. 결 (decide) + 정 (determine)

3. We learned this in Unit 7! It uses both "decide" characters.

4. 결심 (決心) = resolution, determination

5. 결 (decide) + 심 (mind/heart)

6. 새해 결심이 뭐예요? = What is your New Year's resolution?

7. 해결 (解決) = solution, settlement

8. 해 (untie/solve) + 결 (decide/resolve)

9. 문제가 드디어 해결됐어요. = The problem is finally resolved.

10. 결과 (結果) = result, outcome

11. 결 (to bear fruit/decide) + 과 (fruit)

12. 노력의 결과를 기대합니다. = I am expecting the results of my effort.

13. 결론 (結論) = conclusion

14. 결 (decide) + 론 (discuss/theory)

15. 그래서 결론이 뭡니까? = So what is the conclusion?

16. 결석 (缺席) = absence (Wait, this uses a different '결' (缺) meaning "lack"! Beware of homophones! But '결석' is still a great word to know.)

17. 결제 (決濟) = payment, settlement (of an account)

18. 결 (decide/settle) + 제 (cross over/save)
19. 카드로 결제하시겠어요? = Will you pay by card?

Example Sentences

• 담배를 끊기로 결심했어요. (I made a resolution to quit smoking.)
• 이 사건은 아직 해결되지 않았습니다. (This case is not resolved yet.)
• 투표 결과를 발표하겠습니다. (I will announce the election results.)
• 현금으로 결제할게요. (I will pay with cash.)