B1 verb Neutral

인정하다

[indzʌŋhada]

To acknowledge, admit, or recognize the truth or existence of something, or to recognize someone's merit or authority.

Examples

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1

그녀는 패배를 인정하고 축하를 건넸다.

She admitted defeat and offered congratulations.

2

본 위원회는 귀하의 학위를 공식적으로 인정합니다.

This committee officially recognizes your degree.

3

너도 걔 실력은 인정해야 돼.

You have to admit his skills are good.

Word Family

Noun
인정
Verb
인정하다
Adjective
인정된
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Memory Tip

Think of 'In-Judge' - admitting something to a judge.

Quick Quiz

정부는 새로운 법안의 필요성을 ( ).

Correct!

The correct answer is: 인정했다

Examples

1

그녀는 패배를 인정하고 축하를 건넸다.

everyday

She admitted defeat and offered congratulations.

2

본 위원회는 귀하의 학위를 공식적으로 인정합니다.

formal

This committee officially recognizes your degree.

3

너도 걔 실력은 인정해야 돼.

informal

You have to admit his skills are good.

4

많은 학자들이 이 이론의 타당성을 인정하고 있다.

academic

Many scholars recognize the validity of this theory.

5

회사는 직원의 공로를 인정하여 보너스를 지급했다.

business

The company recognized the employee's contribution and paid a bonus.

Word Family

Noun
인정
Verb
인정하다
Adjective
인정된

Common Collocations

사실을 인정하다 to admit the fact
실력을 인정받다 to have one's ability recognized
패배를 인정하다 to admit defeat
공식적으로 인정하다 to recognize officially
가치를 인정하다 to recognize value

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

인정하다 vs 인지하다

Cognizing or perceiving something, whereas 인정하다 is acknowledging or admitting it.

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Usage Notes

Frequently used in academic writing when discussing the acceptance of a theory or in a legal context for admitting evidence.

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse with '인정(仁情)' which means compassion or human feeling.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'In-Judge' - admitting something to a judge.

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Word Origin

Derived from Hanja 認定 (Acknowledge + Decide).

Grammar Patterns

~를 인정하다 ~라고 인정하다

Quick Quiz

정부는 새로운 법안의 필요성을 ( ).

Correct!

The correct answer is: 인정했다

More academic words

분석하다

B2

To 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

B2

The 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

B2

A 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

B2

To state strongly that something is true, especially when others might disagree. This is a fundamental verb for reporting opinions in academic essays.

증가하다

B2

To 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

B2

To become smaller in size, amount, or number. It is the direct opposite of '증가하다' and essential for describing downward trends.

관점

B2

A particular way of considering or evaluating something; a perspective. It is used to present different angles of an argument.

결과

B2

A thing that is caused or produced by something else; an outcome. Crucial for discussing findings in research or the effects of social issues.

중요성

B2

The state or fact of being of great significance or value. Frequently used in introductions of academic essays to justify the topic.

해결책

B2

A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation. Essential for 'Problem and Solution' type essays in IELTS.

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