B2 verb Formal

추론하다

/tɕʰuronhada/

To reach a conclusion or form an opinion based on known facts or evidence; to infer.

Examples

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1

그녀의 표정으로 기분을 추론해 봐요.

Try to infer her mood from her expression.

2

증거를 통해 범인의 동기를 추론해야 합니다.

We must infer the suspect's motive through evidence.

3

대체 뭘 보고 그렇게 추론한 거야?

Based on what did you infer that?

Word Family

Noun
추론
Verb
추론하다
Adverb
추론적으로
Adjective
추론적인
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Memory Tip

Chu-ron: 'Chu' (chase) + 'Ron' (theory). Chasing the theory/truth.

Quick Quiz

이 실험 데이터를 통해 우리는 온도가 미치는 영향을 ____ 수 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 추론할

Examples

1

그녀의 표정으로 기분을 추론해 봐요.

everyday

Try to infer her mood from her expression.

2

증거를 통해 범인의 동기를 추론해야 합니다.

formal

We must infer the suspect's motive through evidence.

3

대체 뭘 보고 그렇게 추론한 거야?

informal

Based on what did you infer that?

4

논리적 사고는 주어진 전제에서 결과를 추론하는 과정이다.

academic

Logical thinking is the process of inferring results from given premises.

5

우리는 시장 흐름을 보고 내년 매출을 추론하고 있습니다.

business

We are inferring next year's sales based on market trends.

Word Family

Noun
추론
Verb
추론하다
Adverb
추론적으로
Adjective
추론적인

Common Collocations

결론을 추론하다 to infer a conclusion
논리적으로 추론하다 to infer logically
근거를 추론하다 to infer the grounds
의도를 추론하다 to infer intention
결과를 추론하다 to infer a result

Common Phrases

추론 능력

reasoning/inference ability

연역적 추론

deductive reasoning

귀납적 추론

inductive reasoning

Often Confused With

추론하다 vs 추측하다

'추측하다' is more like guessing, while '추론하다' is more formal and based on logical steps.

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Usage Notes

A key verb for IELTS Reading (inference questions) and Writing Task 2 (logical development).

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Common Mistakes

Using '생각하다' (to think) instead of '추론하다' when discussing a logical deduction process.

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Memory Tip

Chu-ron: 'Chu' (chase) + 'Ron' (theory). Chasing the theory/truth.

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Word Origin

From Hanja 推論 (to push/infer + theory).

Grammar Patterns

-을/를 통해 추론하다 -라고 추론하다

Quick Quiz

이 실험 데이터를 통해 우리는 온도가 미치는 영향을 ____ 수 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 추론할

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