When to use to recognize in Korean

When to use it

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. 집 앞에서 옛 친구를 바로 인식했어요.

   I recognized my old friend right away in front of my house.

2. 선생님은 제 목소리를 인식했어요.

   The teacher recognized my voice.

3. 강아지가 주인을 인식하고 꼬리를 흔들어요.

   The dog recognizes its owner and wags its tail.

4. 휴대폰이 제 얼굴을 인식해요.

   My phone recognizes my face.

5. 가게 직원이 저를 인식하고 인사했어요.

   The store worker recognized me and said hello.

6. 공항에서 제 가방을 쉽게 인식했어요.

   I recognized my bag easily at the airport.