understand

capire, comprendere

Sapere che cosa significa qualcosa che si ascolta o si legge.

In inglese semplice: If you hear or read something, you know what it means.

• I understand this word.
• Did you understand what she said?
• He understood the instructions after reading them twice.

Come si usa: understand what/how/why… (I don't understand what this sentence means.)

Sinonimi: get, comprehend, grasp

Contrari: misunderstand

Espressioni comuni: understand a question, understand someone, understand the instructions

capire, conoscere

Conoscere un argomento, un’attività o una situazione abbastanza bene da saperli affrontare.

In inglese semplice: You know a subject, activity, or situation well enough to deal with it properly.

• He understands computers well.
• The team understood the task and started work.
• You must understand the rules before you can coach others.

Come si usa: understand how something works (She understands how the heating system works.)

Sinonimi: know, comprehend, grasp

Espressioni comuni: understand the system, understand the task, understand the business

capire, comprendere

Riconoscere un fatto o accettare che qualcosa sia vero, anche se non piace.

In inglese semplice: You recognize a fact or accept that something is true, even if you dislike it.

• I understand that rules are necessary.
• She understood why they had refused her request.
• We understand your decision, although we are disappointed.

Come si usa: understand that… (I understand that the tickets cannot be refunded.); understand why… (We understand why the road must stay closed.)

Sinonimi: recognize, appreciate, accept

Espressioni comuni: understand the reason, understand the situation, understand the principle