(transitive) to know, understand (to have information or knowledge about an object or situation through education, experience, thoughts, etc.)
How to use this verb?
Here is a list of all possible definitions of this verb with example sentences in which the verb is used.
- (transitive) to know, understand (to have information or knowledge about an object or situation through education, experience, thoughts, etc.)
난 그들이 알고 있는 것이 무엇인지 안다.
I know just what they know.
제 전화번호 알아요?
Do you know my phone number?
- to know; realize (to realize or feel a fact or situation through awareness or senses.)
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그러한 팀들은 그 지역의 문화와 관습을 잘 알 것 같다.
Such teams are likely to be aware of an area’s culture and customs.
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그러한 팀들은 그 지역의 문화와 관습을 잘 알 것 같다.
Such teams are likely to be aware of an area’s culture and customs.
- to know; understand; appreciate (to realize or feel a psychological state in one's mind.)
- be on one's own; be independent
- to know; can
- be one's concern
- to know; realize; realize the fun in
- to care about
걱정마. 내가 알아서 할게.
Don't worry. I'll take care of it.
- will; say yes
그 여자에게 당신이 여기 있다고 말해요. — 알겠어요. 고마워요. 피트Geu yeoja-ege dangsin-i yeogi itdago malhaeyo. — algesseoyo. Gomawoyo. PiteuTell her you’re here.—Right, thanks, Pete.
- 그 여자에게 당신이 여기 있다고 말해요. — 알겠어요. 고마워요. 피트Geu yeoja-ege dangsin-i yeogi itdago malhaeyo. — algesseoyo. Gomawoyo. PiteuTell her you’re here.—Right, thanks, Pete.
- to know (to have met someone before or get along with him/her as an acquaintance.)
마샤가 제 룸메이트이에요. — 저는 마샤를 알고 지내요. 좋은 분이지요.Masya-ga je rummeiteu-ieyo. — jeo-neun Masya-reul algo jinaeyo. Joeun bun-ijiyo.Marsha is my roommate. — I know Marsha. She is nice.
- 마샤가 제 룸메이트이에요. — 저는 마샤를 알고 지내요. 좋은 분이지요.Masya-ga je rummeiteu-ieyo. — jeo-neun Masya-reul algo jinaeyo. Joeun bun-ijiyo.Marsha is my roommate. — I know Marsha. She is nice.
- to regard; think of
- to know; think (to consider or assume a fact as being of a certain quality.)
How to conjugate in the present tense?
Here is the list of verbs conjugated in the present tense in several polite forms. You can click on the buttons to get more information about the polite form and the mode used.
- 알아InformalDeclarative
- 알아요PolishedDeclarative
- 압니다HonorificDeclarative
- 알아?InformalInquisitive
- 알아요?PolishedInquisitive
- 압니까?HonorificInquisitive
- 알아InformalImperative
- 아세요PolishedImperative
- 아십시오HonorificImperative
- 알아InformalPropositive
- 알아요PolishedPropositive
- 압시다HonorificPropositive
How to conjugate in the past tense?
Here is the list of verbs conjugated in the past tense in several polite forms. You can click on the buttons to get more information about the polite form and the mode used.
- 알았Base
- 알았어InformalDeclarative
- 알았어요PolishedDeclarative
- 알았습니다HonorificDeclarative
- 알았어?InformalInquisitive
- 알았어요?PolishedInquisitive
- 알았습니까?HonorificInquisitive
How do you conjugate in the future tense?
Here is the list of verbs conjugated in the future tense in several polite forms. You can click on the buttons to get more information about the polite form and the mode used.
- 알Base
- 알 거야InformalDeclarative
- 알 거예요PolishedDeclarative
- 알 겁니다HonorificDeclarative
- 알겠어InformalConditional
- 알겠어요PolishedConditional
- 알겠습니다HonorificConditional
How to conjugate in the other forms?
Here is the list of verbs conjugated in other forms and in several polite forms. You can click on the buttons to get more information about the polite form and the mode used.
- 알면Connective If
- 알고Connective And
- 앎Nominal Ing
