How to say to recognize in Korean

Meaning

인식하다 means to recognize someone or something. You use it when you know who or what it is by seeing it, hearing it, or understanding it. It can also mean realizing something clearly, like a problem or an important fact.

Example sentences

1. 친구를 바로 인식했어요.

   I recognized my friend right away.

2. 사진에서 누나를 인식했어.

   I recognized my sister in the photo.

3. 친구가 내 목소리를 인식해서 반응했어.

   My friend responded when they recognized my voice.

4. 강아지가 주인을 인식하고 꼬리를 흔들었어요.

   The dog wagged its tail when it recognized its owner.

5. 친구가 내 얼굴을 인식해서 웃었어.

   My friend smiled when they recognized my face.