to reflect vs to see in Korean
반성하다vs보다
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
보다to see
(보다) means to see, look at, or watch with your eyes. You use it when you notice something, look at a person or thing, or watch TV or a movie. In daily conversation, you will often hear forms like 봐요 or 봤어요.
When to use to seeHow they differ
to reflect (반성하다) and to see (보다) 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 see” when (보다) means to see, look at, or watch with your eyes. You use it when you notice something, look at a person or thing, or watch TV or a mo…