Korean word

발생하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationpalsaenghada

Meaning

  • verboccur

Example

서버에 오류가 발생했습니다.seo beo e o ryu ga pal saeng haet sseum ni da

An error occurred on the server.

Illustration for 발생하다 (occur)

More examples

약을 먹은 뒤에 부작용이 발생했다.ya geul meo geun twi e pu ja gyong i pal saeng haet tta

A side effect occurred after taking the medicine.

Core concept

Something comes into being or becomes noticeable as an event, condition, or problem.

Common phrases

  • 문제가 발생하다mun je ga pal saeng ha da

    problem occurs

  • 사고가 발생하다sa go ga pal saeng ha da

    accident occurs

  • 부작용이 발생하다pu ja gyong i pal saeng ha da

    side effect occurs

Similar words

생기다saenggida: A new situation or problem develops, often unexpectedly.
일어나다ireonada: An event or change happens in the course of events.
나다nada: A malfunction or problem develops and shows up.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일이나 현상·문제 따위가 일어나거나 생기다.eo tteon i ri na hyeon sang mun je tta wi ga i reo na geo na saeng gi da

Word origin

This Sino-Korean verb combines roots meaning to arise and to come into being with hada, giving the sense of something coming into existence.

Usage tips

  • It is especially common in reports, notices, news, and technical writing, where a neutral description of an event or problem is useful.

Other meanings

  • ariseverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 발생률palsaengnyulincidence ratenoun
  • 발생지palsaengjisite of occurrencenoun
  • 발생시키다palsaengsikidacauseverb

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