설명
A statement or account that makes something clear; a reason or justification given for an action or belief.
Examples
3 of 5이거 어떻게 하는지 설명 좀 해줘.
Please explain how to do this.
자세한 설명은 안내서를 참조하십시오.
Please refer to the manual for detailed explanations.
내 말이 그 설명이야.
That's exactly what I'm explaining.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Seol (Speak) + Myeong (Clear) = Speak clearly.
Quick Quiz
지도를 보면서 길을 ____해 주었습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 설명
Examples
이거 어떻게 하는지 설명 좀 해줘.
everydayPlease explain how to do this.
자세한 설명은 안내서를 참조하십시오.
formalPlease refer to the manual for detailed explanations.
내 말이 그 설명이야.
informalThat's exactly what I'm explaining.
이 현상에 대한 과학적 설명이 필요하다.
academicA scientific explanation for this phenomenon is needed.
고객에게 제품 기능을 설명해야 합니다.
businessWe need to explain the product features to the customer.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
설명해 보세요
please try to explain
한 마디로 설명하면
if explained in one word
설명이 부족하다
explanation is insufficient
Often Confused With
해설 is usually a 'commentary' (like for sports or art), while 설명 is a general 'explanation'.
Usage Notes
Very high frequency in classrooms and IELTS instructions (e.g., 'Explain your answer').
Common Mistakes
Using '설명하다' without an object particle when it's needed.
Memory Tip
Seol (Speak) + Myeong (Clear) = Speak clearly.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 說明 (설 - speak, 명 - bright/clear).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
지도를 보면서 길을 ____해 주었습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 설명
Related Grammar Rules
Related Vocabulary
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A1To communicate with someone using a telephone or smartphone. It is a fundamental daily activity for maintaining social and professional relationships.
왜곡하다
B2To distort or misrepresent facts, truth, or a person's words, often to deceive or manipulate.
묘사하다
B1To describe or represent something or someone in words or pictures, giving a clear image to the reader or listener.
모호성
B2The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness or lack of clarity.
전달
B1The act of conveying or passing on information, messages, or objects to another person or place. It is a core concept in linguistics and communication studies.
전달하다
B1To pass on or deliver information, messages, or objects to another person. It implies a transfer from one point to another.
간략하다
B1To be brief, simple, or concise. It describes something that is short and clear without unnecessary details.
응답
B1An answer or reply to a question, request, or stimulus.
설득
B1The act of convincing someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument.
언급하다
B1To mention or bring up a specific subject, person, or fact in a conversation or piece of writing.
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