Level 2

알리다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '알리다' means 'to inform' or 'to let someone know' something. It is commonly used when conveying information, news, or updates to others.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '알리다' in contexts such as informing friends, colleagues, or students about events, changes, or important details.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '알리다 + 에게/한테' (to inform someone): Used to specify the person being informed.
  • '알리다 + 내용/소식' (to inform about content/news): Specifies what is being informed.
  • '꼭 알려 주세요' (please be sure to inform): A polite request to share information.

Register and Politeness

'알리다' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but polite endings like '-세요' or '-습니다' are added depending on the situation.

Common Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse '알리다' with '알다' (to know). Remember, '알리다' means to inform others, while '알다' means to know something yourself.

Example Sentences

새로운 소식을 친구에게 알렸어요.

Saeroun sosigeul chinguege allyeosseoyo.

I informed my friend about the new news.

선생님이 시험 날짜를 학생들에게 알렸습니다.

Seonsaengnimi siheom naljjareul haksaengdeurege allyeotseumnida.

The teacher informed the students about the exam date.

중요한 변경 사항이 있으면 꼭 알려 주세요.

Jungyohan byeongyeong sahangi isseumyeon kkok allyeo juseyo.

Please be sure to let me know if there are important changes.