When to use to reflect in Korean

When to use it

(반성하다) means to think carefully about your mistakes or bad behavior and feel sorry about them. You use it when you look back at what you did and want to do better next time. It is common after making a mistake at home, at school, or with other people.

Example sentences

1. 집에서 오늘 실수를 반성했어요.

   At home, I reflected on my mistake today.

2. 학교에서 떠든 것을 반성합니다.

   I reflect on talking too much at school.

3. 동생은 엄마와 싸운 뒤에 반성했어요.

   My younger sibling reflected after fighting with Mom.

4. 친구와 이야기하면서 제 행동을 반성했어요.

   I reflected on my behavior while talking with a friend.

5. 가게에서 불친절하게 말한 것을 반성합니다.

   I reflect on speaking rudely at the store.

6. 여행 중에 늦게 출발한 것을 반성했어요.

   During the trip, I reflected on leaving late.