동의하다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '동의하다' means 'to agree' or 'to assent' to something, often used in formal or semi-formal contexts such as meetings, contracts, or proposals. It expresses consent or approval of an idea, plan, or condition.

Common Contexts

You will frequently encounter '동의하다' in business, legal, or academic settings where agreement is necessary. It is often paired with words like '계약서' (contract), '제안' (proposal), or '회의' (meeting).

Collocations and Patterns

  • 동의하다 + 에: to agree to something (e.g., 계획에 동의하다 - agree to a plan)
  • ~에 동의하지 않다: to disagree or not consent
  • 모든 조건에 동의하다: to agree to all terms

Register and Politeness

'동의하다' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal speech, but it is more common in written or formal spoken Korean. For casual agreement, Koreans might use '맞다' or '좋다' instead.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '동의하다' with '찬성하다' (to approve or support). While similar, '찬성하다' often implies active support or endorsement, whereas '동의하다' focuses on agreement or consent, which can be more passive.

Example Sentences

회의에서 모두가 그 계획에 동의했다.

Hoeuieseo moduga geu gyehoeg-e dong-uihaessda.

Everyone agreed to the plan at the meeting.

그 제안에 동의하지 않는 사람이 있다.

Geu jeane dong-uihaji anhneun sarami itda.

There are people who do not agree with that proposal.

계약서에 서명하기 전에 모든 조건에 동의해야 한다.

Gyeyakseoe seomyeonghagi jeone modeun jogeon-e dong-uihaeya handa.

You must agree to all the terms before signing the contract.