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Thinking verbs: TOPIK I → II in Korean
Upgrade your Korean thinking verbs from TOPIK I to II! 🔴 생각하다 [saenggakhada] - think
How these words work together
This chart shows pairs of Korean thinking verbs used in TOPIK I and TOPIK II levels. The TOPIK I verbs are simpler and more common in everyday conversation, while the TOPIK II verbs are more formal or academic. Learning these pairs helps you upgrade your Korean vocabulary and express thoughts, knowledge, and decisions more precisely.
Words in this chart
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 생각하다 | saenggakhada | think (TOPIK I) |
| 고려하다 | goryeohada | think (TOPIK II) |
| 알다 | alda | know (TOPIK I) |
| 인지하다 | injihada | know (TOPIK II) |
| 이해하다 | ihae-hada | understand (TOPIK I) |
| 파악하다 | paakhada | understand (TOPIK II) |
| 기억하다 | gieokhada | remember (TOPIK I) |
| 상기하다 | sanggihada | remember (TOPIK II) |
| 잊다 | itda | forget (TOPIK I) |
| 망각하다 | manggakhada | forget (TOPIK II) |
| 믿다 | mitda | believe (TOPIK I) |
| 신뢰하다 | sinroehadа | believe (TOPIK II) |
| 정하다 | jeonghada | decide (TOPIK I) |
| 결정하다 | gyeoljeonghada | decide (TOPIK II) |
| 기대하다 | gidaehada | expect (TOPIK I) |
| 예상하다 | yesanghada | expect (TOPIK II) |
Example sentences
나는 오늘 무엇을 할지 생각하고 있어요.
I am thinking about what to do today.
그 문제를 고려한 후에 결정을 내릴 거예요.
I will make a decision after considering that issue.
저는 그 사실을 잘 알고 있습니다.
I know that fact well.
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