This is the 1728th most frequent Korean word.
인정받아
"인정받아" means "to be recognized" or "acknowledged."
The word '인정받았다' here means 'was recognized' in the sense of being acknowledged or appreciated for one's efforts or contributions.
그녀는 회사에서 열심히 일한 덕분에 상사에게 인정받았다.
She was recognized by her boss for working hard at the company.
In this sentence, '인정받고 있다' conveys the idea of receiving acknowledgment or recognition, particularly in the context of artistic or professional merit.
그 예술가는 독특한 시각 표현으로 세계적인 비평가들에게 인정받고 있다.
The artist is being recognized by international critics for their unique visual expression.
Here, '인정받았다' denotes that the thesis gained acknowledgment for its value, implying that its significance was confirmed or validated by others.