인정하다
To acknowledge, admit, or recognize the truth or existence of something, or to recognize someone's merit or authority.
Examples
3 of 5그녀는 패배를 인정하고 축하를 건넸다.
She admitted defeat and offered congratulations.
본 위원회는 귀하의 학위를 공식적으로 인정합니다.
This committee officially recognizes your degree.
너도 걔 실력은 인정해야 돼.
You have to admit his skills are good.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'In-Judge' - admitting something to a judge.
Quick Quiz
정부는 새로운 법안의 필요성을 ( ).
Correct!
The correct answer is: 인정했다
Examples
그녀는 패배를 인정하고 축하를 건넸다.
everydayShe admitted defeat and offered congratulations.
본 위원회는 귀하의 학위를 공식적으로 인정합니다.
formalThis committee officially recognizes your degree.
너도 걔 실력은 인정해야 돼.
informalYou have to admit his skills are good.
많은 학자들이 이 이론의 타당성을 인정하고 있다.
academicMany scholars recognize the validity of this theory.
회사는 직원의 공로를 인정하여 보너스를 지급했다.
businessThe company recognized the employee's contribution and paid a bonus.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
인정을 받다
to receive recognition
인정하고 싶지 않다
to not want to admit
인정하는 바이다
to be in agreement/acknowledgment
Often Confused With
Cognizing or perceiving something, whereas 인정하다 is acknowledging or admitting it.
Usage Notes
Frequently used in academic writing when discussing the acceptance of a theory or in a legal context for admitting evidence.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with '인정(仁情)' which means compassion or human feeling.
Memory Tip
Think of 'In-Judge' - admitting something to a judge.
Word Origin
Derived from Hanja 認定 (Acknowledge + Decide).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
정부는 새로운 법안의 필요성을 ( ).
Correct!
The correct answer is: 인정했다
Related Vocabulary
More academic words
분석하다
B2To examine something in detail to understand its nature or structure. In an academic context, it refers to breaking down complex information into smaller parts to interpret data or theories.
영향
B2The power or effect that something has on another person, thing, or situation. It is a core concept in academic writing when discussing cause and effect.
현상
B2A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question. Used frequently to describe social or natural occurrences.
주장하다
B2To state strongly that something is true, especially when others might disagree. This is a fundamental verb for reporting opinions in academic essays.
증가하다
B2To become greater in size, amount, or degree. This is the most common verb used in IELTS Writing Task 1 to describe upward trends in graphs.
감소하다
B2To become smaller in size, amount, or number. It is the direct opposite of '증가하다' and essential for describing downward trends.
관점
B2A particular way of considering or evaluating something; a perspective. It is used to present different angles of an argument.
결과
B2A thing that is caused or produced by something else; an outcome. Crucial for discussing findings in research or the effects of social issues.
중요성
B2The state or fact of being of great significance or value. Frequently used in introductions of academic essays to justify the topic.
해결책
B2A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation. Essential for 'Problem and Solution' type essays in IELTS.
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