A1 verb Neutral

알다

[alda]

To know or be aware of a fact, person, or information.

Examples

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1

전화번호를 알아요.

I know the phone number.

2

잘 알겠습니다.

I understand well (polite).

3

나 이거 알아!

I know this!

Word Family

Noun
Verb
알다
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Al' (a smart guy) who 'knows' everything.

Quick Quiz

저는 그 노래를 ( ).

Correct!

The correct answer is: 알아요

Examples

1

전화번호를 알아요.

everyday

I know the phone number.

2

잘 알겠습니다.

formal

I understand well (polite).

3

나 이거 알아!

informal

I know this!

4

지식을 알고 이해하다.

academic

To know and understand knowledge.

5

진행 상황을 알고 싶습니다.

business

I would like to know the progress status.

Word Family

Noun
Verb
알다

Common Collocations

이유를 알다 to know the reason
길을 알다 to know the way
이름을 알다 to know the name
눈치채고 알다 to notice and know
얼굴을 알다 to know someone's face

Common Phrases

알고 있어요.

I know (am aware).

어떻게 알았어요?

How did you know?

알 것 같아요.

I think I know.

Often Confused With

알다 vs 이해하다

알다 is general 'knowing', while 이해하다 is specifically 'understanding' the logic or meaning.

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Usage Notes

This is a ㄹ-irregular verb. When followed by suffixes starting with ㄴ, ㅂ, or ㅅ, the ㄹ is dropped.

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Common Mistakes

Forgetting the ㄹ-irregular conjugation (e.g., saying 알습니다 instead of 압니다).

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Al' (a smart guy) who 'knows' everything.

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Word Origin

Native Korean word.

Grammar Patterns

~를/을 알다 ~ㄴ/은/는지 알다
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Cultural Context

Koreans often use '알겠습니다' to show they have received an order or understood a directive.

Quick Quiz

저는 그 노래를 ( ).

Correct!

The correct answer is: 알아요

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