TOPIK · Level 108
15 words
Korean word
높아지다
Pronunciation
Romanizationnopajida
Meaning
- verbrise
Example
온도가 높아지면 아이스크림이 녹아요.on do ga no pa ji myeon a i seu keu ri mi no ga yo
When the temperature rises, the ice cream melts.
More examples
시급이 높아지면 생활이 조금 더 편해져요.si geu bi no pa ji myeon saeng hwa ri cho geum teo pyeon hae jeo yo
When the hourly wage rises, life becomes a little more comfortable.
Core concept
A level moves upward in height or degree, including temperature, price, or intensity.
Common phrases
월세가 높아지다wol se ga no pa ji da
rent rises
시급이 높아지다si geu bi no pa ji da
hourly wage rises
목표가 높아지다mok pyo ga no pa ji da
the goal gets higher
Similar words
오르다oreuda: Move upward to a higher place or level, including an increase in price, popularity, or rank.
올리다ollida: Cause something to reach a higher position or level through an upward action.
늘다neulda: Become greater in amount or number over time.
Definition in Korean
무엇의 높이나 정도가 커져서 더 높은 상태가 되는 동사.mu eo sui no pi na cheong do ga keo jeo seo teo no peun sang tae ga toe neun tong sa
Word origin
It is formed from the Korean adjective stem for high and a change-forming suffix meaning become, giving the idea of becoming higher.
Usage tips
- English learners can link this verb with intransitive rise: the temperature rises, while a person raises the temperature.