When to use to know in Korean

When to use it

알다 (to know) means to have information in your mind or to be familiar with someone, something, or a place. You use it when you know a fact, know a person, or know the answer. It is very common in daily Korean, especially in sentences like "I know" and "Do you know?".

Example sentences

1. 저는 그 사람을 알아요.

   I know that person.

2. 민수는 정답을 알아요.

   Minsu knows the answer.

3. 이 길 알아요?

   Do you know this road?

4. 엄마는 그 가게를 잘 알아요.

   Mom knows that store well.

5. 아빠는 쉬운 요리법을 알아요.

   Dad knows an easy recipe.

6. 그 호텔 이름 알아요?

   Do you know the name of that hotel?