Korean Conversation · Level 27
15 words
Korean word
이해하다
Pronunciation
Romanizationihaehada
Meaning
- verbunderstand
Example
저는 그 이유를 이해했습니다.cheo neun keu i yu reul i hae haet sseum ni da
I understood the reason.
More examples
상대의 입장을 이해했어요.sang dae ui ip jjang eul i hae hae sseo yo
I understood the other person's position.
Core concept
The mind follows the meaning and reason behind something clearly enough to respond appropriately.
Common phrases
상대의 마음을 이해하다sang dae ui ma eu meul i hae ha da
understand the other person's feelings
지시를 이해하다chi si reul i hae ha da
understand instructions
문제를 이해하다mun je reul i hae ha da
understand the problem
Similar words
알다alda: A fact or piece of information is recognized as familiar or true.
알아듣다aradeuttta: The message of spoken language becomes clear through hearing and understanding its words.
깨닫다kkaedattta: A hidden truth, mistake, or feeling becomes clear through sudden recognition and acceptance.
파악하다paakada: A situation becomes clear when its key facts and main points form an overall picture.
Definition in Korean
말이나 글·상황의 뜻과 이유를 머릿속에서 분명히 알고 설명하거나 행동으로 옮길 수 있게 파악하다.ma ri na keul sang hwang ui tteut kkwa i yu reul meo rit sso ge seo pun myeong hi al go seol myeong ha geo na haeng dong eu ro om gil ssu it kke pa a ka da
Word origin
This verb combines a Sino-Korean noun meaning understanding with the common verb-forming element meaning to do.
Usage tips
- English speakers may use the same verb for understanding an explanation and relating to someone's feelings, but Korean commonly uses a separate verb for emotional empathy.
Other meanings
- graspverb
Opposites
- 오해하다ohaehadamisunderstandverb
Related words
- 이해도ihaedolevel of understandingnoun