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나타내다

natanaeda[나타내다]Intermediate · TOPIK II

appear; turn up; show up

Verb

  1. 1

    appear; turn up; show up

    For a certain, invisible object to make its appearance.

    Korean definition: 보이지 않던 어떤 대상이 모습을 드러내다.

    • Saying he wasn't feeling well, the president didn't show up at the meeting room.

    • When the famous actor appeared at the airport, people flocked around him.

  2. 2

    express; display; exhibit

    To show one's thoughts or emotions through one's facial expressions, actions, etc.

    Korean definition: 감정이나 느낌을 표정이나 행동 등으로 드러내다.

    • The woman frowned, expressing her dissatisfaction with the restaurant's service.

    • The child's bad mood was showing plainly on his face.

  3. 3

    show; reveal

    To show a sign that something is likely to happen or reveal the outcome of a a certain action.

    Korean definition: 어떤 일이 일어날 것 같은 낌새나 일의 결과를 겉으로 드러내다.

    • This year, car exports showed a high increase.

    • A survey of the books people prefer showed clear differences by occupation.

  4. 4

    represent; stand for

    To symbolize or express something.

    Korean definition: 무엇을 상징하거나 표현하다.

    • Yesterday, today, and tomorrow are words that express time.

    • Units that express length include centimeters, meters, and so on.