이해하다
To grasp the meaning, nature, or importance of something. It can also refer to sympathizing with someone's situation or feelings.
Examples
3 of 5수업 내용을 완전히 이해했어요.
I completely understood the lesson content.
상호 문화를 이해하는 것이 중요합니다.
It is important to understand each other's cultures.
계약서의 조건을 이해하셨습니까?
Did you understand the terms of the contract?
Word Family
Memory Tip
I-Hae sounds like 'I see' the sun (Hae) clearly.
Quick Quiz
외국어를 배울 때는 그 나라의 문화를 ( ) 것이 중요합니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 이해하는
Examples
수업 내용을 완전히 이해했어요.
everydayI completely understood the lesson content.
상호 문화를 이해하는 것이 중요합니다.
academicIt is important to understand each other's cultures.
계약서의 조건을 이해하셨습니까?
businessDid you understand the terms of the contract?
내 말 무슨 뜻인지 이해돼?
informalDo you understand what I mean?
본 연구는 환자의 심리를 이해하는 데 목적이 있습니다.
formalThis study aims to understand the psychology of patients.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
이해를 돕다
to help understanding
이해관계
interests / stakes
이해력
comprehension ability
Often Confused With
알다 is general knowing; 이해하다 implies deeper comprehension of logic or context.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS Reading to describe if a concept is easy or difficult to grasp.
Common Mistakes
Learners use '알다' even when they mean they have processed complex information.
Memory Tip
I-Hae sounds like 'I see' the sun (Hae) clearly.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 理解 (이: logic/reason, 해: untie/solve).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
외국어를 배울 때는 그 나라의 문화를 ( ) 것이 중요합니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 이해하는
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교육 수준
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