Korean word

인정하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationinjeonghada

Meaning

  • verbadmit

Example

그는 범죄 사실을 인정했다.keu neun peom joe sa si reul in jeong haet tta

He admitted that he had committed the crime.

Illustration for 인정하다 (admit)

More examples

회사에서 그의 능력을 인정했다.hoe sa e seo keu ui neung nyeo geul in jeong haet tta

The company recognized his ability.

Core concept

Accept a fact, situation, or person's ability as valid.

Common phrases

  • 잘못을 인정하다chal mo seul in jeong ha da

    admit a mistake

  • 공로를 인정하다kong no reul in jeong ha da

    recognize merit

Similar words

받아들다padadeulda: Accept an opinion or situation as valid.
인정해주다injeonghaejuda: Recognize the value of someone's actions, ability, or results.

Definition in Korean

사실이나 상황을 받아들이거나 어떤 사람의 자격·능력·가치를 인정하는 뜻을 가진 동사.sa si ri na sang hwang eul pa da deu ri geo na eo tteon sa ra mui cha gyeok neung nyeok ka chi reul in jeong ha neun tteu seul ka jin tong sa

Word origin

As a Sino Korean formation, the word combines a noun meaning recognition or acceptance with a common verb forming element meaning to do, yielding the action of recognizing or admitting.

Usage tips

  • It is broader than the English word used for confession, because Korean also uses it to give credit for a person's ability or value.

Other meanings

  • approveverb
  • recognizeverb

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