Korean Conversation · Level 287
15 words
Korean word
양해
Pronunciation
Romanizationyanghae
Meaning
- noununderstanding
Example
양해 바랍니다.yang hae pa ram ni da
We ask for your understanding.
More examples
회의 시간이 변경되어 양해 부탁드립니다.hoe ui si ga ni pyeon gyeong doe eo yang hae pu tak tteu rim ni da
The meeting time has changed, so we ask for your understanding.
Core concept
Understanding that makes room for another person's circumstances or inconvenience.
Common phrases
양해 부탁드립니다yang hae pu tak tteu rim ni da
request your understanding
양해 바랍니다yang hae pa ram ni da
ask for your understanding
Similar words
이해ihae: A clear grasp of another person's words, facts, or feelings.
동의tongui: Agreement to a proposal or willingness to allow an action.
허락heorak: Permission that allows an action to take place.
Definition in Korean
다른 사람의 사정이나 불편을 고려하여 이해해 주는 행위나 태도.ta reun sa ra mui sa jeong i na pul pyeo neul ko ryeo ha yeo i hae hae chu neun haeng wi na tae do
Word origin
The Sino-Korean compound combines ideas of considering another person's circumstances and understanding them.
Usage tips
- In polite notices, it softens an inconvenience or request, so it sounds like a courteous appeal rather than a firm demand.
Other meanings
- consentnoun
Related words
- 양해하다yanghaehadaunderstandverb