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TOPIK 3noun

이해

ihae

이해가 · 이해를

understanding, comprehension

Example

설명을 들어도 이해가 잘 안 돼요.

Even after hearing the explanation, I don't really get it.

Word parts

이 reason해 understand

Literally 'understanding the reason'.

Good to know

이해가 안 돼요 ('I don't get it') is more natural than 이해 못 해요 in many situations.