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나타나다

natanada[나타나다]Beginner · TOPIK I

appear; come into sight

Verb

  1. 1

    appear; come into sight

    For a certain, invisible object to show up.

    Korean definition: 보이지 않던 어떤 대상의 모습이 드러나다.

    • The wallet I'd searched for so hard unexpectedly turned up in the pile of laundry.

    • In the storeroom that hasn't been cleaned for a while, bugs appear one or two at a time.

  2. 2

    show up; become manifest

    For a sign of something imminent to occur or the outcome of a certain action, to be observable.

    Korean definition: 어떤 일이 일어날 것 같은 낌새나 일의 결과가 겉으로 드러나다.

    • The results of studying hard will show up in your test scores.

    • The painkiller has taken effect, and the pain is gradually going away.

  3. 3

    be expressed; be displayed; be exhibited

    For one's thoughts, feelings, etc., to be shown through a writing, painting, music, etc.

    Korean definition: 생각이나 느낌 등이 글, 그림, 음악 등으로 드러나다.

    • The author's argument is summarized and presented in the conclusion of this text.

    • Expressions praising the beauty of nature are clearly displayed in this poem.

  4. 4

    be expressed; be displayed

    For one's thoughts or emotions to be shown through one's facial expressions, actions, etc.

    Korean definition: 감정이나 느낌이 표정이나 행동 등으로 드러나다.

    • The child's discontent with his mother showed in his sulky face.

    • A troubled look appears on the face of the student solving the difficult math problem.