English–Korean

“explanation” in Korean

Korean

Also해명 (haemyeong) · 해설 (haeseol)

Pronunciation

Romanizationseolmyeong

Example

제가 설명을 간단히 하겠습니다.che ga seol myeong eul kan dan hi ha get sseum ni da

I will give a brief explanation.

Illustration for 설명 (explanation)

How to say “explanation” in Korean

“Explanation” in Korean is 설명 (seolmyeong).

Clear words or writing that make information understandable to someone else.

Full entry for 설명: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 설명

더 자세한 설명이 필요합니다.teo cha se han seol myeong i pi ryo ham ni da

A more detailed explanation is needed.

Tips for using 설명

  • Korean can use this noun with a verb when English uses the verb explain.

Other Korean words for “explanation”

2

해명

haemyeong

nounexplanation

그는 왜 늦었는지에 대해 해명했다.keu neun wae neu seon neun ji e tae hae hae myeong haet tta

He explained why he was late.

선생님이 해설을 해주셨어요.seon saeng ni mi hae seo reul hae ju syeo sseo yo

The teacher gave an explanation.

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