English–Korean
“explain” in Korean
How to say “explain” in Korean
“Explain” in Korean is 설명하다 (seolmyeonghada).
Giving the meaning or reason behind something in a clear way.
Example sentences with 설명하다
선생님이 새로운 규칙을 자세히 설명했다.seon saeng ni mi sae ro un kyu chi geul cha se hi seol myeong haet tta
The teacher explained the new rule in detail.
Tips for using 설명하다
- A natural explanation often gives the main idea first and then adds a reason or a few steps, which makes this word useful when asking for help.
Other Korean words for “explain”
그 정치인은 자신의 발언을 해명하려고 했다.keu cheong chi i neun cha si nui pa reo neul hae myeong ha ryeo go haet tta
The politician tried to explain his remarks.