Korean · Common Verbs

알다

alda

To know

Beginnerverb

Definition

To have information or be aware of something.

Example

그 사람 이름을 알아요?

Do you know that person's name?

Etymology

'알다' (alda) has its roots in the Old Korean word '알다', which means 'to know', remaining stable in its meaning over the centuries.

How & Where It’s Used

'알다' can be used formally or informally, found in spoken conversations and written Korean, applicable throughout all regions.

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