재판
jaepan[t͡ɕɛpʰa̠n]
The English word "trial" is translated into Korean as 재판 (jaepan).
재판 is used to refer to a legal trial or a judicial proceeding in a court of law.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the action of conducting or holding a trial, use the phrase 재판을 하다. To say that someone is standing trial or undergoing a trial, use the phrase 재판을 받다. Note that the word for judge, 재판관, is derived from the same root as 재판.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is [jaepan].
Did you know?
- The two characters in 재판 literally translate to 'cut' and 'judge'. This suggests the ancient idea of 'cutting' through a complex problem to reach a definitive decision.
- The term 국민참여재판 describes a specific type of 'participatory trial' where ordinary citizens act as jurors, though their verdict is often only advisory to the judge.
- The word 판 within 재판 also means a 'board' or 'stage'. This suggests a trial is viewed as a structured space where a specific event unfolds.
Examples in context
- 변호사는 재판을 시작했다.The lawyer began the trial.
- 저는 공판 관련 서류를 정리 중입니다.I am organizing documents related to the trial.
- 재판이 곧 시작됩니다.jaepani got sijakdoemnida.The trial will begin soon.
- 어제 재판을 받았어요.eoje jaepaneul badasseoyo.I had a trial yesterday.
- 그 재판은 매우 길었어요.geu jaepaneun mae-u gireosseoyo.That trial was very long.
Example conversation
Jieun and Dohyeon are discussing a news report about a court case.
- 지은 Ji-eun그 재판 결과가 나왔어요?geu jaepan gyeolgwaga nawasseoyo?Has the trial result come out?
- 도현 Do-hyeon아직 재판이 진행 중이에요.ajik jaepani jinhaeng jung-ieyo.The trial is still in progress.
- 지은 Ji-eun언제 끝날까요?eonje kkeun-nalkkayo?When will it end?
- 도현 Do-hyeon한 달은 더 걸릴 거예요.han dal-eun deo geollil geoyeyo.It will take at least another month.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 재판, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 재판, CC BY-SA 4.0.
