. . unable / incapable . uncertain / unsettled understandable understanding unimportant / petty / trifling university / college unkind / mean / nasty unless / if...not until / to / up to / as far as update / upgrade / up-to-date / up-to-the-minute . upside down / inside out / backward . U.S.A. / U.S. / America / the States . usage / use . used to / would

understandable / understanding 　 　 A. understandable은 어떤 것에 대한 어떤 사람의 반응을 이해할 수 있는 이라는 의미이다. 1. It's understandable that you are upset. 2. Although I don't approve of his actions, I think they are understandable. 3. His reaction was perfectly understandable. 4. It's an understandable mistake---I could have made it myself. 　 　 　 1. They were understandably upset by the news. 　 2. Tom, understandably enough, never discussed the past. 　 　 B. understanding은 다른 사람이나 문제를 잘 이해하여 주는, 이해심이 큰, 동정심이 많은을 의미한다. 1. Tom is a very understanding guy. 2. He is an understanding friend. 3. You were understanding and helpful. 4. I have always thought that you were an understanding person. 5. I'm looking for an understanding girlfriend.

It's understandable that you are upset. 　 　 　 Tom is a very understanding guy.

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