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TOPIK 3noun

결심

gyeolsim [결씸]

결심이 · 결심을

determination, resolution, decision

Example

저는 올해 꼭 담배를 끊기로 결심했어요.

I've made up my mind to quit smoking for sure this year.

Word parts

결 decide심 heart

Literally 'decide in the heart'.

Good to know

결심하다 usually takes -기로: 운동하기로 결심했어요 'I decided to exercise.'