Korean Dictionary
How to say "Sentence" in Korean
“Sentence” in Korean is 판결 (pronounced "Pangyeol").
판결
Pangyeol
Usage & Context
The punishment imposed by a court on a person convicted of a crime. Sentences in South Korea can include imprisonment, fines, or other penalties.
Example Sentence
법원은 5년의 징역형을 선고했습니다.
The court sentenced him to five years in prison.
How to use 판결 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Sentence” is 판결, romanized as Pangyeol.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 판 (pan), sounds like 'pan' in 'frying pan'. The second syllable, 결 (gyeol), sounds like 'gyul' as in 'gypsy' but with a softer 'g' and an 'eol' sound like 'ul' in 'gull'.
More Example Sentences
A news report on a criminal sentencing.
법원은 그에게 징역 3년의 판결을 내렸습니다.
The court sentenced him to three years in prison.
Discussing the public and legal debate surrounding a court's decision.
이번 판결은 많은 논란을 불러일으켰습니다.
This judgment sparked a lot of controversy.
A statement about the appeal process for a legal case.
대법원의 최종 판결을 기다리고 있습니다.
We are awaiting the Supreme Court's final judgment.
Cultural Context
'판결' (pangyeol) is a very common and broad term in Korean legal contexts, referring to the final decision or judgment made by a judge or court. It encompasses both the determination of guilt/innocence and the imposition of a sentence. Unlike '평결' (verdict by jury), '판결' is the standard term for a judge's ruling and is frequently heard in news reports, legal dramas, and general discussions about court cases in Korea.
Editorial note
We review entries like 판결 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
판결을 내리다
to render a judgment/sentence
최종 판결
final judgment
유죄 판결
guilty judgment/sentence
Related Expressions
선고
seongo
pronouncement (of a sentence/judgment)
재판
jaepan
trial
판사
pansa
judge
평결
pyeonggyeol
verdict (jury's decision)
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