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알아보다

araboda[아라보다]Beginner · TOPIK I

investigate; examine; look into

Verb

  1. 1

    investigate; examine; look into

    To make an investigation into or inquire into something in order to know what one does not know.

    Korean definition: 모르는 것을 알려고 살펴보거나 조사하다.

    • We looked into information about traveling to Japan on the internet.

    • The teacher conducted a survey to look into the children's family circumstances.

  2. 2

    recognize; identify

    To know someone or something from another after seeing them.

    Korean definition: 눈으로 보고 구별하여 알다.

    • Minjun's handwriting was a mess, so it was hard to make out.

    • I recognized my parents, from whom I'd been apart for a long time, at a glance.

  3. 3

    recognize

    To not forget but remember someone or something.

    Korean definition: 잊어버리지 않고 기억하다.

    • President Park recognized me and gladly shook my hand.

    • It took me quite a while to recognize that he was my elementary school classmate.

  4. 4

    recognize; know

    To acknowledge the ability of a person, the value of an object, etc.

    Korean definition: 사람의 능력이나 물건의 가치 등을 인정하다.

    • We recognized early on that he was a swindler.

    • Through this incident, I came to know Seunggyu's true character.