TOPIK · Level 109
15 words
Korean word
발달
Pronunciation
Romanizationpaldal
Meaning
- noundevelopment
Example
아기의 발달이 눈에 띕니다.a gi ui pal da ri nu ne ttim ni da
The baby's development stands out.
More examples
언어 발달이 빠릅니다.eo neo pal da ri ppa reum ni da
Language development is rapid.
Core concept
A gradual unfolding in which a function or quality becomes stronger and more capable over time.
Common phrases
아기의 발달a gi ui pal dal
baby's development
정신적 발달cheong sin jeok pal dal
mental development
신체적 발달sin che jeok pal dal
physical development
Similar words
성장seongjang: A gradual increase in the size, strength, or ability of a person, body, or enterprise.
발전paljjeon: The advance and expansion of a field, area, or system toward a better state.
성숙seongsuk: The state of being fully developed in function, mind, or character.
향상hyangsang: A rise in the quality, level, or performance of something.
Definition in Korean
어떤 기능이나 성질이 시간이 흐르면서 점차 발휘되어 수준이나 능력이 높아진 상태.eo tteon ki neung i na seong ji ri si ga ni heu reu myeon seo cheom cha pal hwi doe eo su ju ni na neung nyeo gi no pa jin sang tae
Word origin
The Sino-Korean noun is formed from elements meaning to emerge and to reach, creating the image of a capability reaching a fuller level.
Usage tips
- For English speakers, it is useful to connect this word with progress in a function, skill, or quality, not only an increase in size.
Opposites
- 정체cheongchestagnationnoun
- 퇴행toehaengregressionnoun
Related words
- 발달하다paldalhadadevelopverb
- 발달시키다paldalsikidadevelopverb
- 발달장애paldaljangaedevelopmental disordernoun