to not know vs to forget in Korean
모르다vs잊다
모르다to not know
모르다 means "to not know" or "to be unaware." Use it when you do not know a fact, a person, an answer, or how to do something. In daily conversation, you will often hear the polite form "몰라요" for "I don't know."
When to use to not know
잊다to forget
(잊다) means "to forget." Use it when you do not remember something, or when you do not remember to do something. You can use it for names, things, homework, plans, and more.
When to use to forgetHow they differ
to not know (모르다) and to forget (잊다) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “to not know” when 모르다 means "to not know" or "to be unaware." Use it when you do not know a fact, a person, an answer, or how to do something. In daily con… Use “to forget” when (잊다) means "to forget." Use it when you do not remember something, or when you do not remember to do something. You can use it for names,…