Korean Conversation · Level 273
15 words
Korean word
야기하다
Pronunciation
Romanizationyagihada
Meaning
- verbcause
Example
그 결정은 큰 변화를 야기했다.keu kyeol jeong eun keun pyeon hwa reul ya gi haet tta
The decision caused major changes.
More examples
그 행동은 오해를 야기할 수 있다.keu haeng dong eun o hae reul ya gi hal ssu it tta
That action may cause misunderstanding.
Core concept
A cause sets another event or state in motion.
Common phrases
오해를 야기하다o hae reul ya gi ha da
cause misunderstanding
피해를 야기하다pi hae reul ya gi ha da
cause damage
불신을 야기하다pul si neul ya gi ha da
cause distrust
Similar words
일으키다ireukida: Cause a reaction, dispute, or problem through an action, remark, or decision.
불러일으키다pulleoireukida: Bring back a past memory or feeling when a sound, sight, or event triggers it.
Definition in Korean
어떤 원인이나 행동이 다른 일이나 상태를 생기게 하거나 결과로 만들다.eo tteon wo ni ni na haeng dong i ta reun i ri na sang tae reul saeng gi ge ha geo na kyeol gwa ro man deul da
Word origin
This Sino-Korean verb combines roots associated with provoking and arising, followed by the verb-forming element meaning do.
Usage tips
- It is more common in formal reports and news writing than in relaxed everyday conversation, so it gives descriptions of causes a formal tone.
Other meanings
- provokeverb
Opposites
- 방지하다pangjihadapreventverb
- 막다makttastopverb
Related words
- 야기yagicausationnoun