확인
The act of checking or verifying the truth, accuracy, or existence of something.
Examples
3 of 5메시지 확인했어요?
Did you check the message?
본인 확인을 위해 신분증을 제시해 주십시오.
Please present your ID for identity verification.
야, 그거 진짜인지 확인해 봐.
Hey, check if that's real.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Hwagin: 'Hwag' (Fire/Light) + 'In' (Recognize). Shining a light on it to see clearly.
Quick Quiz
예약이 잘 되었는지 ____ 전화가 왔다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 확인
Examples
메시지 확인했어요?
everydayDid you check the message?
본인 확인을 위해 신분증을 제시해 주십시오.
formalPlease present your ID for identity verification.
야, 그거 진짜인지 확인해 봐.
informalHey, check if that's real.
실험 결과를 통해 가설의 타당성을 확인했다.
academicThe validity of the hypothesis was confirmed through experimental results.
주문 내역 확인 후 배송을 시작하겠습니다.
businessWe will start shipping after confirming the order details.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
확인 사살
finishing blow (slang/metaphor for making sure)
확인 전화
confirmation call
이메일 확인
email check
Often Confused With
Geomsa is 'inspection' or 'test'; Hwagin is 'confirmation' or 'checking' something known.
Usage Notes
Essential for everyday communication and for confirming data in academic contexts.
Common Mistakes
Don't say '확인해요' when you mean 'I will study it'; it means 'I will check it'.
Memory Tip
Hwagin: 'Hwag' (Fire/Light) + 'In' (Recognize). Shining a light on it to see clearly.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 確 (firm/sure) and 認 (recognize).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
예약이 잘 되었는지 ____ 전화가 왔다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 확인
Related Grammar Rules
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