What does 알겠어 mean?
알겠어 means "Understand and accept it." in Korean.
How it works here
Here ‘알다’ means understanding what the other person said. ‘-겠어’ adds a light sense of acknowledgment.
Dictionary form
알다
To understand and accept a fact or piece of information
In conversation, ‘알겠어’ often means ‘I understand’ or ‘I accept that,’ rather than simply possessing knowledge.
When it's used
Used to say briefly that the speaker understands what someone has said.
The line
알겠어.
Got it.
The speaker responds briefly after understanding an explanation or instruction.
Scene from “[GOING SEVENTEEN 2020] EP.41 돈't Lie Ⅱ #2 (Don't Lie Ⅱ #2)” · Channel: SEVENTEEN Watch on YouTube
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설명 다 들었으니까 이제 알았어.
I heard the whole explanation, so I get it now.
이제야 그 뜻을 알겠네요.
Now I finally understand what that means.
Quick check
What does this mean here?
알겠어
알겠어.
Got it.
- To understand and accept a fact or piece of information.
- To misunderstand and ask again.
- To not reject the other person’s suggestion.
- To deliberately ignore what was heard.
Show the answer
To understand and accept a fact or piece of information.
In conversation, ‘알겠어’ often means ‘I understand’ or ‘I accept that,’ rather than simply possessing knowledge.
Other words in this line
- 알겠어
- I understand; got it
Same expression in other scenes
- 알아 — I know; what do you know about me?
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