Korean word

성장하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationseongjanghada

Meaning

  • verbgrow

Example

아기가 빨리 성장하고 있어요.a gi ga ppal li seong jang ha go i sseo yo

The baby is growing quickly.

Illustration for 성장하다 (grow)

More examples

그는 다양한 경험으로 많이 성장했어요.keu neun ta yang han kyeong heo meu ro ma ni seong jang hae sseo yo

He grew a lot through various experiences.

Core concept

An inner process of becoming more capable, mature, or well formed through experience and learning.

Common phrases

  • 천천히 성장하다cheon cheon hi seong jang ha da

    grow slowly

  • 정서적으로 성장하다cheong seo jeo geu ro seong jang ha da

    grow emotionally

  • 독립적으로 성장하다tong nip jjeo geu ro seong jang ha da

    grow independently

Similar words

자라다charada: To grow larger or older naturally as a living thing changes over time.
발달하다paldalhada: To gradually reach a higher level of ability, function, or development.
성숙하다seongsukada: To become more settled, thoughtful, and responsible in attitude and behavior.
발전하다paljjeonhada: To advance toward a better or more developed state in society, technology, or other areas.

Definition in Korean

경험이나 학습을 통해 능력·성숙도·성격 따위가 발달하고 변화하는 과정을 나타내는 동사이다.kyeong heo mi na hak sseu beul tong hae neung nyeok seong suk tto seong gyeok tta wi ga pal dal ha go pyeon hwa ha neun kwa jeong eul na ta nae neun tong sa i da

Word origin

The Sino-Korean noun 성장 (seongjang, "growth") combines with 하다 (hada, "to do") to form 성장하다 (seongjanghada, "to grow or develop"), a verb for developing over time.

Usage tips

  • English grow often suggests physical size, while this Korean verb is especially useful for progress in skills, maturity, or character.

Other meanings

  • developverb

Opposites

  • 쇠퇴하다soetoehadadeclineverb
  • 정체되다cheongchedoedastagnateverb

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