Korean word

이해력

Pronunciation

Romanizationihaeryeok

Meaning

  • noununderstanding

Example

그는 이해력이 빨라서 새로운 것을 금방 배운다.keu neun i hae ryeo gi ppal la seo sae ro un keo seul keum bang pae un da

He understands things quickly, so he learns new things right away.

Illustration for 이해력 (understanding)

More examples

이해력을 키우려면 반복 학습이 도움이 된다.i hae ryeo geul ki u ryeo myeon pan bok hak sseu bi to u mi toen da

To improve understanding, it helps to study repeatedly.

Core concept

The ability to take in meaning clearly and quickly, whether it comes through speech, writing, or a situation.

Common phrases

  • 이해력을 키우다i hae ryeo geul ki u da

    build understanding

  • 이해력이 떨어지다i hae ryeo gi tteo reo ji da

    understanding weakens

  • 이해력을 측정하다i hae ryeo geul cheuk jjeong ha da

    test understanding

Similar words

이해ihae: A clear grasp of words or facts that settles their meaning in the mind.
이해도ihaedo: The degree to which information or an explanation has been understood.
파악력paangnyeok: The ability to quickly identify the important points in information or a situation.

Definition in Korean

말이나 글, 상황의 뜻을 빠르고 정확하게 파악하는 능력ma ri na keul sang hwang ui tteu seul ppa reu go cheong hwa ka ge pa a ka neun neung nyeok

Word origin

The word is formed from the Sino-Korean idea of understanding and a suffix meaning ability, so its structure highlights a person's capacity to comprehend.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Korean, this noun naturally praises someone who follows an explanation with little difficulty, rather than someone who merely remembers facts.

Other meanings

  • comprehensionnoun

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