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TOPIK 4verb

해명하다

haemyeonghada

해명해요 · 해명했어요 · 해명할 거예요 · 해명하세요

to explain (oneself), to clarify, to give an account

Example

그 배우는 소문에 대해 직접 해명했어요.

The actor personally addressed the rumors.

Word parts

해 untie명 clear

Literally 'untie and make clear'.

Good to know

Used when clearing up suspicion or criticism; 설명하다 is neutral explaining.