TOPIK · Level 118
15 words
Korean word
밝히다
Pronunciation
Romanizationpalkida
Meaning
- verbreveal
Example
그는 진실을 밝혔어요.keu neun chin si reul pal kyeo sseo yo
He revealed the truth.
More examples
기자가 사건의 배경을 밝혔다.ki ja ga sa geo nui pae gyeong eul pal kyeot tta
The reporter revealed the background of the incident.
Core concept
Pull something out of darkness or secrecy and place it clearly in view.
Common phrases
진실을 밝히다chin si reul pal ki da
reveal the truth
비밀을 밝히다pi mi reul pal ki da
reveal a secret
원인을 밝히다wo ni neul pal ki da
reveal the cause
Similar words
알리다allida: To pass information to someone who does not know it.
드러내다teureonaeda: To show a hidden fact or inner feeling clearly to others.
공개하다konggaehada: To release information openly for the public to see.
Definition in Korean
어둠을 밝히거나 숨겨진 사실을 드러나게 하는 동사.eo du meul pal ki geo na sum gyeo jin sa si reul teu reo na ge ha neun tong sa
Word origin
The form comes from a native Korean root associated with brightness plus a causative suffix, preserving a connection between lighting something and uncovering a fact.
Usage tips
- When the object is information, this verb highlights the act of bringing it into the open rather than merely knowing it or mentioning it.