Korean

설명
Meaning: explanation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

說
明

Example sentences

Please explain this problem in detail.
좋은 예를 들어 설명해 주세요.
Please explain by giving a good example.
그는 학교에 가지 않은 이유를 설명했다.
He explained the reason why he didn't go to school.
구체적인 사례를 들어 설명해 주세요.
Please explain with a concrete example.
이 책은 문법의 기초를 설명한다.
This book explains the basics of grammar.
이 책은 기초적인 과학 개념을 쉽게 설명하고 있다.
This book explains basic scientific concepts easily.
이 단어의 의미를 설명해 주세요.
Please explain the meaning of this word.
그는 자신의 말에 몇 가지 설명을 덧붙였다.
He added a few explanations to his words.
그의 설명은 다소 이해하기 어려웠다.
His explanation was somewhat difficult to understand.
도대체 무슨 일이 있었는지 설명해 주세요.
Please explain what on earth happened.

Usage Notes

Used when asking for or giving an explanation. '설명하다' is the verb form, 'to explain'.

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