Korean word

드러내다

Pronunciation

Romanizationteureonaeda

Meaning

  • verbreveal

Example

그는 증거를 드러냈다.keu neun cheung geo reul teu reo naet tta

He revealed the evidence.

Illustration for 드러내다 (reveal)

More examples

그는 결국 진실을 드러냈다.keu neun kyeol guk chin si reul teu reo naet tta

He eventually revealed the truth.

Core concept

Bring a hidden fact or feeling into view so other people can know it.

Common phrases

  • 진실을 드러내다chin si reul teu reo nae da

    reveal the truth

  • 증거를 드러내다cheung geo reul teu reo nae da

    reveal the evidence

  • 사실을 드러내다sa si reul teu reo nae da

    reveal the facts

Similar words

표현하다pyohyeonhada: Put a thought, feeling, or meaning into words, actions, or creative work.
나타내다natanaeda: Show an attitude or intention through conduct, tone, or facial expression.
보여주다poyeojuda: Make an object or information available for another person to see.
밝히다palkida: Uncover a fact, reason, or truth and make it clear.

Definition in Korean

숨겨져 있던 사실이나 감정 따위를 밖으로 드러내어 사람들에게 알리게 하는 동사.sum gyeo jeo it tteon sa si ri na kam jeong tta wi reul pa kkeu ro teu reo nae eo sa ram deu re ge al li ge ha neun tong sa

Word origin

This native Korean verb combines the ideas of something becoming visible and bringing it out, giving it the sense of moving hidden information into view.

Usage tips

  • With feelings, it often highlights making an inner state noticeable, so it can sound more vivid than simply stating what someone thinks.

Other meanings

  • exposeverb

Opposites

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