Korean word

등장

Pronunciation

Romanizationteungjang

Meaning

  • nounappearance

Example

그 배우의 등장이 정말 인상적이었어요.keu pae u ui teung jang i cheong mal in sang jeo gi eo sseo yo

The actor's appearance was really impressive.

Illustration for 등장 (appearance)

More examples

영화 클라이맥스에서 주인공의 등장 순간이 모두의 시선을 끌었다.yeong hwa keul la i maek sseu e seo chu in gong ui teung jang sun ga ni mo du ui si seo neul kkeu reot tta

At the climax of the movie, the moment the protagonist appeared drew everyone's attention.

Core concept

A new person or thing comes into view and takes a place in a scene or story.

Common phrases

  • 등장을 기다리다teung jang eul ki da ri da

    wait for the appearance

  • 등장 순간teung jang sun gan

    moment of appearance

Similar words

나타남natanam: The act of becoming visible in a place or situation.
출연churyeon: A performer's participation in a concert, broadcast, or other show.
출시chulsi: The official start of selling a new product or service.

Definition in Korean

어떤 상황이나 이야기 속에서 새로운 인물이나 사물이 나타나 보이는 일.eo tteon sang hwang i na i ya gi so ge seo sae ro un in mu ri na sa mu ri na ta na po i neun il

Word origin

The Sino-Korean formation joins elements meaning "to rise" and "a place or stage", suggesting someone coming onto a stage and appearing in a scene.

Usage tips

  • For English speakers, this word often refers to entering a scene or story rather than to a person's physical looks.

Other meanings

  • emergencenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 등장시키다teungjangsikidabring onverb
  • 재등장chaedeungjangreappearancenoun

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