English–Korean

“discovery” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationpalgyeon

Example

오늘 새로운 발견이 있었다.o neul sae ro un pal gyeo ni i sseot tta

There was a new discovery today.

Illustration for 발견 (discovery)

How to say “discovery” in Korean

“Discovery” in Korean is 발견 (palgyeon).

An unknown fact or object comes into view and becomes known.

Full entry for 발견: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 발견

그의 발견은 연구 방향을 바꿨다.keu ui pal gyeo neun yeon gu pang hyang eul pa kkwot tta

His discovery changed the direction of the research.

Tips for using 발견

  • In academic writing and news reports, this noun commonly marks a noteworthy result rather than an ordinary search.

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