TOPIK · Level 341
15 words
Korean word
밝아지다
Pronunciation
Romanizationpalgajida
Meaning
- verbbecome brighter
Example
방이 밝아졌어요.pang i pal ga jeo sseo yo
The room became brighter.
More examples
웃음이 나와서 분위기가 밝아졌어요.u seu mi na wa seo pu nwi gi ga pal ga jeo sseo yo
Because laughter broke out, the atmosphere became brighter.
Core concept
Something gains light, clarity, or warmth compared with how it was before.
Common phrases
분위기가 밝아지다pu nwi gi ga pal ga ji da
atmosphere brightens
표정이 밝아지다pyo jeong i pal ga ji da
facial expression brightens
Similar words
밝아오다palgaoda: Gradually grow lighter as dawn approaches or time passes.
환해지다hwanhaejida: Take on a bright, open look, especially in a space or on a face.
빛나다pinnada: Shine with light or vivid color and stand out clearly.
Definition in Korean
빛이나 색깔, 표정이나 분위기 따위가 이전보다 환하게 변하다.pi chi na saek kkal pyo jeong i na pu nwi gi tta wi ga i jeon bo da hwan ha ge pyeon ha da
Word origin
It combines the Korean word for bright with a change-forming ending, creating the idea of becoming bright rather than simply being bright.
Usage tips
- For TOPIK reading, a brighter room and a more cheerful atmosphere can both be described with this verb, so context shows whether the change is physical or emotional.
Other meanings
- cheer upverb
Opposites
- 어두워지다eoduwojidadarkenverb