B1 verb Neutral

설명하다

[sʌlmjʌŋɦada]

To make something clear or understandable by giving details or reasons.

Examples

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1

이 현상을 과학적으로 설명할 수 있나요?

Can you explain this phenomenon scientifically?

2

제품의 사용법을 자세히 설명해 드리겠습니다.

I will explain how to use the product in detail.

3

상황을 좀 설명해 봐.

Explain the situation to me.

Word Family

Adj
설명적
Noun
설명
Verb
설명하다
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Memory Tip

Seol-myeong: 'Seol' is like 'telling' a story (Ssul in slang).

Quick Quiz

이 그래프는 인구 변화의 원인을 ____.

Correct!

The correct answer is: a

Examples

1

이 현상을 과학적으로 설명할 수 있나요?

academic

Can you explain this phenomenon scientifically?

2

제품의 사용법을 자세히 설명해 드리겠습니다.

business

I will explain how to use the product in detail.

3

상황을 좀 설명해 봐.

informal

Explain the situation to me.

4

보고서의 주요 내용을 설명하겠습니다.

formal

I will explain the main contents of the report.

5

길 좀 설명해 주실 수 있나요?

everyday

Could you explain the way for me?

Word Family

Adj
설명적
Noun
설명
Verb
설명하다

Common Collocations

자세히 설명하다 to explain in detail
이유를 설명하다 to explain the reason
쉽게 설명하다 to explain easily
논리적으로 설명하다 to explain logically
말로 설명하다 to explain in words

Common Phrases

설명서

manual / instruction

설명회

briefing / information session

부가 설명

additional explanation

Often Confused With

설명하다 vs 묘사하다

설명하다 is to make someone understand a concept, while 묘사하다 is to describe the appearance or details of something.

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Usage Notes

Essential for IELTS Speaking and Writing to introduce details.

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Common Mistakes

Avoid saying '설명해주다' in formal academic writing; use '설명하다' instead.

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Memory Tip

Seol-myeong: 'Seol' is like 'telling' a story (Ssul in slang).

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 說 (to speak) and 明 (clear).

Grammar Patterns

~에 대해 설명하다 ~을 설명하다

Quick Quiz

이 그래프는 인구 변화의 원인을 ____.

Correct!

The correct answer is: a

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