자인하다
To admit or acknowledge one's own mistake, limitation, or fault.
Examples
3 of 5피고인은 범행 일체를 자인했다.
The defendant admitted to all of the crimes.
내가 틀렸다는 걸 자인할게.
I'll admit that I was wrong.
그렇게 자인하니까 속이 시원하네.
It's a relief now that you've admitted it.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Ja-In - 'Ja' (Self) + 'In' (Recognize). Recognizing yourself (your faults).
Quick Quiz
그 후보는 결국 선거 결과에 불복하지 않고 패배를 ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 자인했다
Examples
피고인은 범행 일체를 자인했다.
formalThe defendant admitted to all of the crimes.
내가 틀렸다는 걸 자인할게.
everydayI'll admit that I was wrong.
그렇게 자인하니까 속이 시원하네.
informalIt's a relief now that you've admitted it.
학자들은 기존 이론의 오류를 자인하기 시작했다.
academicScholars began to acknowledge the errors in existing theories.
회사는 서비스 품질 저하를 공식적으로 자인했다.
businessThe company officially acknowledged the decline in service quality.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
패배 자인
conceding defeat
자인하는 바이다
is what I admit
Often Confused With
인정하다 is general 'to admit/recognize'; 자인하다 specifically means admitting something negative about *oneself*.
Usage Notes
Used in formal debates or academic papers when discussing the limitations of a study or policy.
Common Mistakes
Do not use for positive things; you don't '자인' your success.
Memory Tip
Ja-In - 'Ja' (Self) + 'In' (Recognize). Recognizing yourself (your faults).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 自認 (self + recognize).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
그 후보는 결국 선거 결과에 불복하지 않고 패배를 ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 자인했다
Related Vocabulary
More academic words
뚜렷하다
B1To be clear, distinct, or vivid. Often used to describe differences, trends, or evidence in academic reports.
미미하다
B1To be very small, slight, or insignificant in amount, degree, or influence. Used in academic writing to describe negligible changes.
의미
B1The meaning, significance, or intent conveyed by a word, action, or event. It can also refer to the value or importance of something.
충족
B1The act of satisfying a requirement, condition, or need.
원천
B1The source or origin of something, such as power, knowledge, or a river.
대비
B1The act of comparing two things to show their differences, or preparing for a future event.
속성
B1A quality or feature that is characteristic of a person or thing.
관련성
B1The state of being connected or related to something. It describes the degree to which two or more things are relevant to each other.
연속적이다
B1Following in a regular order without interruption. It is essential for describing trends in IELTS Writing Task 1 or processes in Task 2.
분명하다
B1To be clear, distinct, and leave no room for doubt. It is used in academic writing to present clear arguments or findings.
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