to reflect vs to think in Korean

반성하다vs생각하다

to reflect

반성하다to reflect

(반성하다) means to think carefully about your mistakes or bad behavior and feel sorry about them. You use it when you look back at what you did and want to do better next time. It is common after making a mistake at home, at school, or with other people.

When to use to reflect
to think

생각하다to think

(생각하다) means "to think." You use it when you have an idea in your mind, make a plan, or give your opinion. It is a very common everyday verb for talking about thoughts, decisions, and what you believe.

When to use to think

How they differ

to reflect (반성하다) and to think (생각하다) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “to reflect” when (반성하다) means to think carefully about your mistakes or bad behavior and feel sorry about them. You use it when you look back at what you… Use “to think” when (생각하다) means "to think." You use it when you have an idea in your mind, make a plan, or give your opinion. It is a very common everyday v…