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판단

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Understanding '판단'

'판단' means 'judgment' or 'conclusion' and is commonly used when evaluating situations or making decisions. It often implies a thoughtful or careful process of considering information before reaching a conclusion.

Usage in Sentences

You will frequently see '판단' used with verbs like '내리다' (to make) or '하다' (to do), as in '판단을 내리다' (to make a judgment). It can refer to both personal decisions and formal evaluations.

Common Collocations

  • 판단을 내리다: to make a judgment or decision
  • 신중한 판단: careful judgment
  • 빠른 판단: quick judgment
  • 상황 판단: situational judgment

Register and Politeness

'판단' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. The politeness depends on the verb or sentence ending used with it.

Learner Tip

A common mistake is confusing '판단' with '평가' (evaluation). While both involve assessment, '판단' focuses more on deciding or concluding, whereas '평가' is about rating or appraising quality or performance.

Example Sentences

그의 판단은 항상 신중하다.

Geuui pandan eun hangsang sinjunghada.

His judgment is always careful.

상황을 잘 판단해서 결정을 내려야 한다.

Sanghwang eul jal pandan haeseo gyeoljeong eul naeryeo ya handa.

You need to judge the situation well and make a decision.

판단을 내리기 전에 모든 정보를 확인하세요.

Pandan eul naerigi jeone modeun jeongbo reul hwakinha seyo.

Check all the information before making a judgment.