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알아듣다

aradeutda[아라듣따]Intermediate · TOPIK IIThinking & knowing

catch; get; comprehend

Verb

  1. 1

    catch; get; comprehend

    To hear what someone says and understand what it means.

    Korean definition: 남의 말을 듣고 그 뜻을 이해하다.

    • The mechanic told me the cause of the car trouble, but I didn't understand a word of it.

    • You have to explain in detail for me to understand.

  2. 2

    hear out; recognize

    To hear a certain sound and know what it is or who made it.

    Korean definition: 어떤 소리를 듣고 무슨 소리인지 또는 누구의 소리인지 알다.

    • The puppy recognized its owner's voice calling and ran to him.

    • About half a year after birth, a baby recognizes its mother's and father's voices.