No. 19,311 in Korean
알기
"알기" means "understanding" or "knowing."
In a sentence
그 문제를 알기가 어렵습니다.
It is difficult to understand that issue.
Here, '알기' is used as a gerund, meaning 'understanding'.
그의 행동을 보고 진심을 알게 되었다.
By observing his behavior, I came to know his true feelings.
In this sentence, '알게 되었다' utilizes '알기' in the context of realizing or coming to know.
좋은 친구는 알기 쉽지 않습니다.
Finding a good friend is not easy.
Here, '알기' represents 'finding out about' or 'knowing' the qualities of a good friend.
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