understand
gb/ˌʌndɚstˈænd/ us/ˌʌndɚstˈænd/
A2
Inggris
~ 500
ért, megért, tud, együttérez, értelmez
KATA KERJA
A2
1
Pola penggunaan:
to understand [something]
I don't understand what you're saying.
Nem értem, mit mondasz.
She quickly understood the teacher's explanation.
Gyorsan megértette a tanár magyarázatát.
Do you understand the rules of the game?
He didn't understand the joke.
It's important to understand the instructions before starting.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
I understand this word.
Értem ezt a szót.
Do you understand me?
Érted, amit mondok?
She understands the story.
We understand the rules.
I don't understand this sentence.
Kesalahan umum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'understand' with 'know', but 'understand' focuses on comprehension, not just possession of information.
Arti
Comprehend the meaning
Kolokasi
understand the question
|understand the meaning
|fully understand
|easily understand
|understand instructions
Sinonim
comprehend (Slightly more formal; often used in academic or technical contexts.)
Antonim
misunderstand (To interpret something incorrectly or fail to grasp its true meaning.)
Tema
communication
|learning
|daily life
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definisi
To know what something means when you read, hear, or see it.
To perceive and interpret the intended meaning of spoken, written, or signaled information.
KATA KERJA
B1
2
tud
A1
Pola penggunaan:
to understand (that) [clause]
I understand that you're leaving soon.
Úgy tudom, hamarosan elmész.
As I understand it, the meeting starts at 9.
Úgy tudom, a megbeszélés 9-kor kezdődik.
We understand from your letter that you are unhappy with our service.
He understands the risks involved in this job.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
I understand that you are busy.
Tudom, hogy elfoglalt vagy.
We understand the problem.
Tudjuk, mi a probléma.
She understands that it is late.
I understand from you that he is sick.
Arti
Be aware or informed
Kolokasi
understand that
|as I understand it
|I understand from
|understand correctly
Sinonim
realize (Emphasizes sudden awareness or discovery, while 'understand' may imply prior knowledge.)
Antonim
ignore (To deliberately not pay attention to a fact or situation.)
Tema
knowledge
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definisi
To know that something is true or happening.
To realize or know about something, especially as a fact or situation.
KATA KERJA
B1
3
megért
A2
együttérez
B2
Pola penggunaan:
to understand [someone/someone's feelings]
I understand how difficult this must be for you.
Megértem, milyen nehéz lehet ez neked.
She really understands me.
Ő igazán megért engem.
They tried to understand his point of view.
He doesn't understand why I'm upset.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
I understand your problem.
Megértem a problémádat.
She understands my feelings.
Megérti az érzéseimet.
We try to understand each other.
He understands why I am sad.
Arti
Sympathize with someone's feelings
Kolokasi
understand each other
|try to understand
|hard to understand someone
Sinonim
empathize (Focuses on sharing and feeling another person's emotions deeply.)
Antonim
disregard (To fail to consider or care about someone’s feelings.)
Tema
emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definisi
To know how someone feels because you have felt the same way or can imagine it.
To relate to someone's emotional state or situation and empathize with them.
KATA KERJA
B2
4
értelmez
B2
Pola penggunaan:
to understand [something] as [something]
His words were understood as a threat.
A szavait fenyegetésként értelmezték.
The term should be understood in a legal context.
A kifejezést jogi összefüggésben kell értelmezni.
I understood her silence as agreement.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
I understood his words as a joke.
Tréfaként értelmeztem a szavait.
She understood the note as a warning.
Figyelmeztetésként értelmezte az üzenetet.
We understood his look as 'yes'.
Arti
Interpret in a certain way
Kolokasi
understand something as meaning
|be understood to mean
Sinonim
interpret (Often used more broadly for explaining the meaning of complex or artistic material.)
Antonim
misinterpret (To assign an incorrect meaning.)
Tema
interpretation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definisi
To think that something means a certain thing.
To take something as having a particular meaning or implication.
Tata bahasa
Bentuk kamus
understand
IPA
GB/ˌʌndɚstˈænd/
US/ˌʌndɚstˈænd/
Suku kata & tekanan
un - der - stand (3 suku kata)
Stress on 2nd syllable (der)
Bentuk kata
Verb
- Base: understand
- 3rd Person Singular: understands
- Present Participle: understanding
- Past: understood
- Past Participle: understood
Kata terkait
Forms
understands
verb
understanding
verb
understood
verb
Core family
understandable
adjective B1
Related words
understandably
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
misunderstand
verb B1
misunderstanding
noun
Poin penting
- Irregular past: understood Verb
- Irregular past participle: understood Verb
Ungkapan
as I understand it
1/ˈæz ˈaɪ ˌʌndɚstˈænd ˈɪt/
fixed phrase
My interpretation of information
Used to say what you think is true based on what you know now.
Contoh
- As I understand it, we need to finish by Friday.
- As I understand it, she's moving abroad next year.
do you understand what I'm saying?
1/dˈu jˈu ˌʌndɚstˈænd wˈʌt ˈaɪm sˈeɪɪŋ ‖/
fixed phrase
informal
Check listener comprehension of speech
Used to check if someone knows what you mean when you talk to them.
Contoh
- I'm not going to lend him money again, do you understand what I'm saying?
- This is dangerous, do you understand what I'm saying?
do you understand?
1/dˈu jˈu ˌʌndɚstˈænd ‖/
fixed phrase
Asking if someone comprehends
Used to ask if someone knows what you mean or can follow your instructions.
Contoh
- This is very important—do you understand?
- You must be here on time, do you understand?
make yourself understood
1/mˈeɪk jʊɹsˈɛlf ˌʌndɚstˈʊd/
fixed phrase
Communicate so others get it
To say something in a way that people can understand you.
Contoh
- He spoke slowly to make himself understood.
- It's hard to make yourself understood in a noisy room.