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How to Say Rejection in Korean: Essential EPS-TOPIK Word Quiz

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How do Koreans say "Rejection"?

거절([geo-jeol/rejection]) means refusing or not accepting something. It is a core EPS-TOPIK word used in offices and applications.

Q2. What is "거절사유"?

거절사유([geo-jeol-sa-yu/reason for rejection]) is the reason why something was not accepted. Always check the 거절사유 to correct the problem.

Q3. What can I do after rejection?

You can do 재신청([jae-sin-cheong/re-application]) after fixing the problem. Many EPS-TOPIK situations allow re-application.

EPS TOPIK Learn More: How to Say "Rejection" in Korean - 거절([geo-jeol/rejection])

What does "거절([geo-jeol/rejection])" mean?

거절([geo-jeol/rejection]) means "rejection". It is the official decision of not accepting an application or request.

Casual: 거절이야 (geo-jeol-i-ya)
Polite: 거절이에요 (geo-jeol-i-e-yo)
Formal: 거절입니다 (geo-jeol-im-ni-da)

Grammar Breakdown

거절([geo-jeol/rejection]) = refusal / not accepting
거절사유([geo-jeol-sa-yu/reason for rejection]) = reason why it was refused
거절통보([geo-jeol-tong-bo/rejection notice]) = official notice of rejection
재신청([jae-sin-cheong/re-application]) = applying again
보류([bo-ryu/pending]) = delayed decision

When to Use It (EPS-TOPIK Style)

1. Checking: “거절됐어요? (geo-jeol-dwae-sseo-yo?)”
2. Reason: “거절사유가 뭐예요?”
3. Next step: “재신청할 수 있어요?”

Real-Life Examples - A-B-A-B Dialogue (EPS-TOPIK)

A: 거절됐어요? A: geo-jeol-dwae-sseo-yo?

A: Was it rejected?

B: 네, 거절됐어요. B: ne, geo-jeol-dwae-sseo-yo.

B: Yes, it was rejected.

A: 왜 거절됐어요? A: wae geo-jeol-dwae-sseo-yo?

A: Why was it rejected?

B: 서류가 부족했어요. B: seo-ryu-ga bu-jok-hae-sseo-yo.

B: The documents were incomplete. - 거절([geo-jeol/rejection])

A: 거절사유가 뭐예요? A: geo-jeol-sa-yu-ga mwo-ye-yo?

A: What is the reason for rejection?

B: 서류 미비예요. B: seo-ryu mi-bi-ye-yo.

B: Incomplete documents.

A: 거절사유 알려주세요. A: geo-jeol-sa-yu al-lyeo-ju-se-yo.

A: Please tell me the reason for rejection.

B: 네, 알려드리겠습니다. B: ne, al-lyeo-deu-ri-ge-sseum-ni-da.

B: Yes, I will tell you. - 거절사유([geo-jeol-sa-yu/reason for rejection])

A: 거절통보 받았어요? A: geo-jeol-tong-bo ba-da-sseo-yo?

A: Did you receive the rejection notice?

B: 네, 받았어요. B: ne, ba-da-sseo-yo.

B: Yes, I received it.

A: 재신청할 수 있어요? A: jae-sin-cheong-hal su i-sseo-yo?

A: Can I re-apply?

B: 네, 가능합니다. B: ne, ga-neung-ham-ni-da.

B: Yes, it is possible. - 재신청([jae-sin-cheong/re-application])

A: 보류됐어요? A: bo-ryu-dwae-sseo-yo?

A: Is it pending?

B: 네, 보류 중입니다. B: ne, bo-ryu jung-im-ni-da.

B: Yes, it is pending.

A: 보류 사유가 뭐예요? A: bo-ryu sa-yu-ga mwo-ye-yo?

A: What is the reason for pending?

B: 추가 서류가 필요해요. B: chu-ga seo-ryu-ga pil-yo-hae-yo.

B: Additional documents are needed. - 보류([bo-ryu/pending])

Similar Expressions (EPS-TOPIK)

• 거절([geo-jeol/rejection]) rejection
• 거절사유([geo-jeol-sa-yu/reason for rejection]) reason for rejection
• 거절통보([geo-jeol-tong-bo/rejection notice]) rejection notice
• 재신청([jae-sin-cheong/re-application]) re-application
• 보류([bo-ryu/pending]) pending / on hold

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