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해내다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '해내다' means 'to accomplish' or 'to achieve' something difficult or challenging. It often implies successfully completing a task despite obstacles or hardships.

Common Contexts

You will frequently hear '해내다' in contexts where someone overcomes difficulties, such as finishing a tough project, solving problems alone, or meeting a challenging goal.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '끝까지 해내다': to accomplish something until the very end, emphasizing perseverance.
  • '혼자서 해내다': to accomplish something alone, highlighting individual effort.
  • '노력해서 해내다': to accomplish something through effort, stressing hard work.

Register and Politeness

'해내다' is a standard verb used in both spoken and written Korean. It is neutral in politeness and can be combined with various speech levels.

Common Learner Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse '해내다' with '하다' (to do). Remember, '해내다' specifically conveys successful completion or achievement, not just performing an action.

Example Sentences

어려운 일을 끝까지 해내다 보면 자신감이 생긴다.

Eoryeoun ireul kkeutkkaji haenaeda bomyeon jasingami saengginda.

If you accomplish a difficult task until the end, you gain confidence.

그는 혼자서 모든 문제를 해내서 모두에게 칭찬을 받았다.

Geuneun honjaseo modeun munjeleul haenaeseo moduege chingchaneul badasseotda.

He accomplished all the problems by himself and received praise from everyone.

시간이 부족해도 끝까지 해내려고 노력해야 한다.

Sigani bujokhaedo kkeutkkaji haenaeryeogo noryeokhaeya handa.

Even if time is short, you must try hard to accomplish it until the end.