Korean Dictionary
How to say “Understand” in Korean
이해
Ihae
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Usage & Context
Understanding (이해) goes beyond memorization in Korean education philosophy. Progressive Korean educators emphasize 이해 over rote learning, encouraging students to grasp concepts deeply. Teachers often ask '이해했어요?' (Do you understand?) at the end of explanations to check comprehension.
Example Sentence
이 수학 문제를 이해하지 못하겠어요.
I can't understand this math problem.
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