TOPIK · Level 224
15 words
Korean word
해내다
Pronunciation
Romanizationhaenaeda
Meaning
- verbmanage to
Example
힘들었지만 저는 결국 해냈습니다.him deu reot jji man cheo neun kyeol guk hae naet sseum ni da
It was hard, but I eventually managed to do it.
More examples
도와줘서 해낼 수 있었어요.to wa jwo seo hae nael ssu i sseo sseo yo
I managed to do it because you helped me.
Core concept
Working through obstacles until the intended result is achieved.
Common phrases
겨우 해냈다kyeo u hae naet tta
barely managed to do it
스스로 해내다seu seu ro hae nae da
managed to do it oneself
무사히 해내다mu sa hi hae nae da
safely managed to do it
Similar words
이겨내다igyeonaeda: Endure pain or hardship and eventually overcome the difficulty.
끝내다kkeunnaeda: Bring an unfinished task or activity to a clear end.
성공하다seonggonghada: Reach a desired goal when an effort turns out well.
Definition in Korean
어려운 일을 포기하지 않고 끝까지 해서 목적을 이루다.eo ryeo un i reul po gi ha ji an ko kkeut kka ji hae seo mok jjeo geul i ru da
Word origin
The word developed by joining the verb for doing with a verb linked to producing a result, which gives it a sense of successful follow-through.
Usage tips
- It often appears in past-tense accounts of effort, where the speaker emphasizes that the result was finally reached.