Korean Dictionary
How to say "Give the Benefit of the Doubt" in Korean
“Give the Benefit of the Doubt” in Korean is 의심 없이 믿어주다 (pronounced "Uisim Eopsi Mideojuda").
의심 없이 믿어주다
Uisim Eopsi Mideojuda
Usage & Context
Giving the benefit of the doubt means trusting someone despite uncertainty. In Korean culture, trust and harmony in relationships are highly valued.
Example Sentence
일단은 의심 없이 믿어줘 보세요.
For now, give the benefit of the doubt and trust them.
How to use 의심 없이 믿어주다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Give the Benefit of the Doubt” is 의심 없이 믿어주다, romanized as Uisim Eopsi Mideojuda.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For '의심' (uisim), 'ui' is like 'wee' but with a slight 'eu' sound, similar to 'we' in 'weigh', and 'sim' like 'shim' in 'shimmy'. '없이' (eopsi) has 'eop' like 'up' but with a 'p' sound at the end, and 'si' like 'see'. '믿어주다' (mideojuda) has 'mi' like 'me', 'deo' like 'duh' in 'duh-duh', 'ju' like 'joo' in 'juice', and 'da' like 'dah' in 'dah-ling'. The stress is generally even, with a slight emphasis on the first syllable of each word.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
믿어주시다
Mideojusida
This is the honorific form used when the subject of 'trusting' is someone deserving of respect, or when the action of trusting is directed towards someone senior.
Casual (반말)
믿어줘
Mideojwo
This is the informal imperative form, used among close friends or to subordinates.
More Example Sentences
Explaining a decision to a friend after some initial hesitation.
처음에는 좀 의심했지만, 일단 의심 없이 믿어주기로 했어요.
At first, I was a bit suspicious, but I decided to give them the benefit of the doubt for now.
Discussing team dynamics in a work meeting.
팀원으로서 서로 의심 없이 믿어주는 게 중요하다고 생각해요.
As teammates, I think it's important to give each other the benefit of the doubt.
Explaining a past judgment or decision.
증거가 불충분하니, 그에게 의심 없이 믿어주는 수밖에 없었어요.
Since the evidence was insufficient, I had no choice but to give him the benefit of the doubt.
Cultural Context
In Korean culture, trust (신뢰, sinnwae) and maintaining harmonious relationships (관계, gwangye) are highly valued. Giving someone the benefit of the doubt, or '의심 없이 믿어주다', reflects a desire to preserve these relationships and avoid unnecessary conflict or suspicion. It's often seen as a gesture of goodwill, especially in personal and professional settings where long-term relationships are crucial. This concept aligns with the broader cultural emphasis on collective harmony over individual scrutiny.
Editorial note
We review entries like 의심 없이 믿어주다 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
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Common Phrases
일단 믿어보자.
Let's trust them for now.
너무 의심하지 마.
Don't be too suspicious.
좋은 쪽으로 생각하자.
Let's think positively (or assume the best).
Related Expressions
신뢰하다
Sinnwaehada
To trust, to have faith in
믿음을 주다
Mideumeul juda
To give trust
의심하다
Uisimhada
To doubt, to suspect (antonym)
일단 지켜보다
Ildan jikyeoboda
To wait and see for now (similar concept of not jumping to conclusions)
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