Korean Dictionary
How to say "Contract" in Korean
“Contract” in Korean is 계약 (pronounced "gyeyak").
계약
gyeyak
Usage & Context
A legally binding agreement between parties outlining terms and conditions. Contracts are essential in Korean business transactions and employment relationships. They are carefully reviewed and signed by authorized representatives.
Example Sentence
계약서에 서명해야 합니다.
I need to sign the contract.
How to use 계약 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Contract” is 계약, romanized as gyeyak.
Usage tip
Business Korean usually needs polite or formal endings, especially in emails, meetings, and customer situations.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 계약.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'gye-yak' — 'gye' sounds like 'gyeh' (close to 'gay' but with a slight 'y'), and 'yak' rhymes with 'yock' with an unreleased 'k' at the end.
More Example Sentences
discussing employment terms
계약 기간이 내년까지예요.
The contract period runs until next year.
talking to a landlord about a lease
계약을 연장하고 싶어요.
I'd like to extend the contract.
advising someone signing a lease
계약 조건을 꼼꼼히 읽어보세요.
Read the contract conditions carefully.
Cultural Context
계약 is used broadly for employment, real estate, phone plans, and any formal agreement. The actual document is '계약서' (gyeyakseo). Key collocations include '계약을 맺다' (to make a contract), '계약을 해지하다' (to terminate), and '계약 만료' (contract expiration). Real estate contracts in Korea often involve '전세' lump-sum deposits.
Editorial note
We review business terms like 계약 for formality, so the example fits emails, meetings, or workplace conversations instead of casual speech.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
계약을 맺었어요.
We signed a contract.
계약이 끝났어요.
The contract ended.
계약 조건이 까다로워요.
The contract terms are strict.
Related Expressions
계약서
gyeyakseo
contract document
계약직
gyeyakjik
contract position
재계약
jaegyeyak
contract renewal
계약 해지
gyeyak haeji
contract termination
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