This is the 1527th most frequent Russian word.
понял
"Understood."
The word 'понял' here is used to indicate comprehension of information that was conveyed.
Я понял все, что ты сказал.
I understood everything you said.
In this sentence, 'понял' signifies a realization or discovery of the significance of something.
Теперь я понял, почему это важно.
Now I understand why this is important.
Here, 'понял' reflects the action of grasping the meaning of a question, noting a delay in comprehension.