to understand vs to explain in Korean
이해하다vs설명하다
이해하다to understand
To understand means to know the meaning of something or to know what someone is saying or feeling. In Korean, 이해하다 is used when you understand words, ideas, rules, or emotions. You can use it in many everyday situations, like school, conversations, shopping, or travel.
When to use to understand
설명하다to explain
To explain means to tell someone clearly so they can understand something. You use it when you talk about how something works, what happened, or what to do. In Korean, 설명하다 means to explain or give information in a clear way.
When to use to explainHow they differ
to understand (이해하다) and to explain (설명하다) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “to understand” when To understand means to know the meaning of something or to know what someone is saying or feeling. In Korean, 이해하다 is used when you under… Use “to explain” when To explain means to tell someone clearly so they can understand something. You use it when you talk about how something works, what happe…