환언하다
To express the same thing in different words. It is the direct equivalent of 'to paraphrase' or 'in other words'.
Examples
3 of 5즉, 다른 말로 환언하면 다음과 같다.
In other words, it is as follows.
본 주장을 경제적 관점에서 환언할 수 있다.
This claim can be paraphrased from an economic perspective.
그게 무슨 뜻인지 환언해 줄래?
Can you put that into other words?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Hwan (Return/Change) + Eon (Word) = Change the word.
Quick Quiz
이 문장을 좀 더 쉬운 단어로 ___해 보세요.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 환언
Examples
즉, 다른 말로 환언하면 다음과 같다.
everydayIn other words, it is as follows.
본 주장을 경제적 관점에서 환언할 수 있다.
formalThis claim can be paraphrased from an economic perspective.
그게 무슨 뜻인지 환언해 줄래?
informalCan you put that into other words?
핵심 명제를 다시 한번 환언하여 강조하였다.
academicThe core proposition was emphasized by paraphrasing it once more.
전문 용어를 일상어로 환언하여 고객에게 설명했다.
businessI explained to the customer by paraphrasing technical terms into everyday language.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
다시 환언하자면
to put it another way
환언할 여지가 없다
no room for paraphrasing
문장을 환언하다
to paraphrase a sentence
Often Confused With
Beon-yeokhada is translating between different languages, while hwan-eonhada is rephrasing within the same language.
Usage Notes
Paraphrasing is a critical skill for IELTS. This word helps you describe that process in an academic way.
Common Mistakes
Learners often just use 'da-reun mal-lo' (in other words) as an adverb. 'Hwan-eonhada' is the formal verb form.
Memory Tip
Hwan (Return/Change) + Eon (Word) = Change the word.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 換言 (換: change, 言: word).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
이 문장을 좀 더 쉬운 단어로 ___해 보세요.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 환언
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.
Comments (0)
Login to CommentStart learning languages for free
Start Learning Free