Korean word

많아지다

Pronunciation

Romanizationmanajida

Meaning

  • verbincrease

Example

가게에 손님이 많아졌어요.ka ge e son ni mi ma na jeo sseo yo

The number of customers at the store increased.

Illustration for 많아지다 (increase)

More examples

공장에서는 주문이 갑자기 많아졌어요.kong jang e seo neun chu mu ni kap jja gi ma na jeo sseo yo

Orders at the factory suddenly increased.

Core concept

Something increases from its earlier level until there is more of it.

Common phrases

  • 인원이 많아지다i nwo ni ma na ji da

    grow in number

  • 교통량이 많아지다kyo tong nyang i ma na ji da

    grow

  • 수요가 많아지다su yo ga ma na ji da

    grow

Similar words

늘다neulda: Become greater through gradual growth in size, amount, or number.
늘어나다neureonada: Grow larger in amount or extend across a wider range.

Definition in Korean

수나 양이 이전보다 늘어나게 되다.su na yang i i jeon bo da neu reo na ge toe da

Word origin

The word joins the native Korean form for many with an ending that expresses becoming, creating the meaning become more numerous.

Usage tips

  • This word highlights a change in amount, so it fits reports of growing numbers of visitors or requests rather than a simple description of how many there are.

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