TOPIK · Level 197
15 words
Korean word
빛나다
Pronunciation
Romanizationpinnada
Meaning
- verbshine
Example
밤바다의 등대가 빛나요.pam ba da ui teung dae ga pin na yo
The lighthouse by the night sea shines.
More examples
무대 위에서 그녀가 빛났다.mu dae wi e seo keu nyeo ga pin nat tta
She shone on stage.
Core concept
Light or excellence radiates outward and makes its source stand out.
Common phrases
별이 빛나다pyeo ri pin na da
shine
눈이 빛나다nu ni pin na da
shine
미소가 빛나다mi so ga pin na da
shine
Similar words
반짝이다panjjagida: To sparkle in brief, lively flashes that are easy to notice.
번쩍이다peonjjeogida: To flare with a sudden, intense flash of light.
비추다pichuda: To direct light onto something and make its shape easier to see.
빛내다pinnaeda: To help a person or thing stand out by showing its best qualities.
Definition in Korean
빛이 나서 밝게 보이게 되거나 사람이나 사물의 훌륭함이나 특성이 드러나 눈에 띄게 되는 동사.pi chi na seo pal kke po i ge toe geo na sa ra mi na sa mu rui hul lyung ha mi na teuk sseong i teu reo na nu ne tti ge toe neun tong sa
Word origin
Its literal formation joins 빛 (bin, "light") with 나다 (nada, "to come out"), which helps explain its extension from shining light to showing outstanding qualities.
Usage tips
- The word is useful in compliments about work, talent, and character, where English learners might otherwise expect a word used only for lamps or stars.
Other meanings
- sparkleverb
Opposites
- 어두워지다eoduwojidadarkenverb
- 희미해지다himihaejidafadeverb