설명하다
To make something clear or understandable by giving details or reasons.
Examples
3 of 5이 현상을 과학적으로 설명할 수 있나요?
Can you explain this phenomenon scientifically?
제품의 사용법을 자세히 설명해 드리겠습니다.
I will explain how to use the product in detail.
상황을 좀 설명해 봐.
Explain the situation to me.
Word Family
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
이 현상을 과학적으로 설명할 수 있나요?
academicCan you explain this phenomenon scientifically?
제품의 사용법을 자세히 설명해 드리겠습니다.
businessI will explain how to use the product in detail.
상황을 좀 설명해 봐.
informalExplain the situation to me.
보고서의 주요 내용을 설명하겠습니다.
formalI will explain the main contents of the report.
길 좀 설명해 주실 수 있나요?
everydayCould you explain the way for me?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
설명서
manual / instruction
설명회
briefing / information session
부가 설명
additional explanation
Often Confused With
설명하다 is to make someone understand a concept, while 묘사하다 is to describe the appearance or details of something.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS Speaking and Writing to introduce details.
Common Mistakes
Avoid saying '설명해주다' in formal academic writing; use '설명하다' instead.
Memory Tip
Seol-myeong: 'Seol' is like 'telling' a story (Ssul in slang).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 說 (to speak) and 明 (clear).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
이 그래프는 인구 변화의 원인을 ____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
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변별력
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설득하다
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수준
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근거
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성취
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전공
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지식
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우수하다
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