This is the 2043rd most frequent Korean word.
선고
"선고" means "sentence" or "verdict" in English, typically in a legal context.
In this sentence, '선고' is used to describe the judicial action of announcing a legal sentence or verdict.
판사는 범죄자에게 징역 5년형을 선고했다.
The judge sentenced the criminal to 5 years in prison.
Here, '선고' is used to denote the act of declaring a medical diagnosis, particularly one of significant impact.
의사는 환자에게 심각한 병을 선고했다.
The doctor diagnosed the patient with a serious illness.
In this context, '선고' metaphorically refers to the declaration of an unfavorable or terminal decision about someone's career or situation.