Korean Dictionary
How to say "Verdict" in Korean
“Verdict” in Korean is 평결 (pronounced "Pyeonggyeol").
평결
Pyeonggyeol
Usage & Context
The decision made by a jury or judge in a court case. A verdict determines whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty.
Example Sentence
배심단은 무죄 평결을 내렸습니다.
The jury returned a not guilty verdict.
How to use 평결 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Verdict” is 평결, romanized as Pyeonggyeol.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 평 (pyeong), sounds like 'pyung' in a quick 'pyung-pong' sound, similar to 'peeing' but with a 'y' sound and ending with 'ng'. The second syllable, 결 (gyeol), sounds like 'gyul' in 'gypsy' but with a softer 'g' and an 'eol' sound like 'ul' in 'gull'.
More Example Sentences
A news report announcing the outcome of a jury trial.
배심단은 만장일치로 유죄 평결을 내렸습니다.
The jury unanimously returned a guilty verdict.
Discussing the public reaction to a significant court decision.
이번 평결은 사회에 큰 파장을 일으켰습니다.
This verdict caused a big stir in society.
Explaining the judge's decision in a jury trial.
판사는 배심단의 평결을 존중했습니다.
The judge respected the jury's verdict.
Cultural Context
'평결' (pyeonggyeol) specifically refers to the decision made by a jury (배심단). If a judge makes the final decision without a jury, the term used is '판결' (pangyeol, judgment/sentence). Given that jury trials are less common in Korea than judge-only trials, '평결' is heard less frequently than '판결' in general legal contexts, typically appearing only when discussing 국민참여재판 (gungmin chamyeo jaepan, citizen participation trials).
Editorial note
We review entries like 평결 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
유죄 평결
guilty verdict
무죄 평결
not guilty verdict
평결을 내리다
to return a verdict
Related Expressions
판결
pangyeol
judgment/sentence (judge's decision)
유죄
yujoe
guilty
무죄
mujoe
not guilty
선고
seongo
pronouncement (of a sentence/verdict)
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