Korean word

두드러지다

Pronunciation

Romanizationtudeureojida

Meaning

  • adjectivestand out

Example

이 건물은 밤에 두드러져요.i keon mu reun pa me tu deu reo jeo yo

This building stands out at night.

Illustration for 두드러지다 (stand out)

More examples

그 직원은 회의에서 의견이 두드러져요.keu chi gwo neun hoe ui e seo ui gyeo ni tu deu reo jeo yo

The employee's opinion stands out in the meeting.

Core concept

A noticeable quality separates one thing from a group of otherwise comparable things.

Common phrases

  • 색이 두드러지다sae gi tu deu reo ji da

    color stands out

  • 효과가 두드러지다hyo gwa ga tu deu reo ji da

    effect stands out

  • 차이가 두드러지다cha i ga tu deu reo ji da

    difference stands out

Similar words

눈에 띄다nune ttida: Catching attention through a striking appearance or a memorable impression.
뚜렷하다tturyeotada: Having a clear shape, meaning, or difference that is easy to recognize.
돋보이다totppoida: Appearing especially impressive because a pleasing quality or attractive feature stands out.

Definition in Korean

여러 대상 가운데 한 특징이나 요소가 특히 뚜렷해 다른 것들보다 눈에 띈다.yeo reo tae sang ka un de han teuk jjing i na yo so ga teu ki ttu ryeo tae ta reun keot tteul bo da nu ne ttin da

Word origin

두드러 (dudeureo, "become clear") combines with 지다 (jida, "come to be") to express a quality that becomes especially clear.

Usage tips

  • The word often supports comparisons, especially when a difference in appearance, importance, or character needs to be emphasized.

Other meanings

  • be prominentadjective

Opposites

  • 희미하다himihadafaintadjective

Related words

  • 두드러짐tudeureojimprominencenoun

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