Korean word

깨닫다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkkaedattta

Meaning

  • verbrealize

Example

나는 내 실수를 깨달았어.na neun nae sil su reul kkae da ra sseo

I realized my mistake.

Illustration for 깨닫다 (realize)

More examples

그의 친절을 이제서야 깨달았어.keu ui chin jeo reul i je seo ya kkae da ra sseo

I only just realized his kindness.

Core concept

A hidden truth becomes clear enough for a person to recognize and accept it.

Common phrases

  • 실수를 깨닫다sil su reul kkae dat tta

    realize a mistake

  • 가치를 깨닫다ka chi reul kkae dat tta

    recognize the value

  • 자신의 잘못을 깨닫다cha si nui chal mo seul kkae dat tta

    realize one's mistake

Similar words

알다alda: Have knowledge of a fact or piece of information.
알아차리다aracharida: Quickly notice a change, sign, or signal in the surroundings.
눈치채다nunchichaeda: Pick up on a hidden meaning in someone's words, expression, or actions.
자각하다chagakada: Recognize one's own state or thoughts and become aware of them.

Definition in Korean

자신의 잘못이나 감정, 상태를 인식하여 받아들이게 될 때 쓰는 동사.cha si nui chal mo si na kam jeong sang tae reul in si ka yeo pa da deu ri ge toel ttae sseu neun tong sa

Word origin

The origin of 깨닫다 (kkaedattta, "to realize") is uncertain, so it is best learned as a native Korean verb rather than through a guessed word split.

Usage tips

  • The word often appears when someone looks back and recognizes a mistake or feeling, so it is useful in reflection and apology contexts.

Other meanings

  • understandverb
  • become awareverb

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