Nuance Dictionary / Social Situations
알다 alda
An immediate verbal nod of sudden realization or of being caught red-handed in the middle of an action.
What does 알다 mean?
알다 (alda) means: An immediate verbal nod of sudden realization or of being caught red-handed in the middle of an action.
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How it's actually used
- 아, 알았다! 그래서 그 사람이 그렇게 나온 거였네.
A, arat-da! Geuraeseo geu saram-i geureoke naon geoyeot-ne.
Ah, got it! That's why that person acted like that.
💡 The past-tense shift with an exclamation marks the exact moment a puzzle piece clicks into place. - 알았어, 알았어, 그만 좀 해라.
Arasseo, arasseo, geuman jom haera.
Alright, alright, stop nagging already.
💡 Doubled up and slightly dragged, it’s the universal defensive shield against unwanted lecturing or being busted. - 알아, 알아, 나도 다 계획이 있다고.
Ara, ara, na-do da gyehoek-i itdago.
I know, I know, I've got a plan too.
💡 Used playfully or dismissively to cut off someone stating the obvious about a situation you're handling.
Related words in Social Situations
아무래도 amuraedo발목을 잡다 balmogeul japda보기에는 bogieneun철이 들다 cheori deulda초토화 cho-to-hwa