Korean word

밝혀내다

Pronunciation

Romanizationpalkyeonaeda

Meaning

  • verbfind out

Example

우리는 원인을 밝혀내야 한다.u ri neun wo ni neul pal kyeo nae ya han da

We must find out the cause.

Illustration for 밝혀내다 (find out)

More examples

기자가 진실을 밝혀냈다.ki ja ga chin si reul pal kyeo naet tta

The reporter uncovered the truth.

Core concept

A hidden fact or cause is searched out and brought clearly into the open.

Common phrases

  • 사실을 밝혀내다sa si reul pal kyeo nae da

    uncover the facts

  • 범인을 밝혀내다peo mi neul pal kyeo nae da

    track down the culprit

  • 원인을 밝혀내다wo ni neul pal kyeo nae da

    find out the cause

Similar words

알아내다aranaeda: Obtain an answer or piece of information through questions, checks, or careful reasoning.
찾아내다chajanaeda: Locate something hidden or missing, especially evidence or the cause of a problem.
밝히다palkida: Bring hidden information or the truth into clear view for others to know.
조사하다chosahada: Examine a case or subject systematically to determine what happened and why.

Definition in Korean

숨겨진 사실이나 원인·정보를 찾아내어 분명히 드러나게 하다.sum gyeo jin sa si ri na wo nin cheong bo reul cha ja nae eo pun myeong hi teu reo na ge ha da

Word origin

The verb combines the meaning of making something clear with 내다 (naeda, "to bring out"), creating the image of bringing a hidden matter into view.

Usage tips

  • It suits facts, causes, and information that require investigation, not just answers that are immediately available.

Other meanings

  • track downverb
  • unravelverb

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