Korean word

일으키다

Pronunciation

Romanizationireukida

Meaning

  • verbcause

Example

그 발언은 큰 논란을 일으켰다.keu pa reo neun keun nol la neul i reu kyeot tta

The remark caused a big controversy.

Illustration for 일으키다 (cause)

More examples

그 결정은 회사 내 갈등을 일으켰다.keu kyeol jeong eun hoe sa nae kal tteung eul i reu kyeot tta

That decision caused conflict within the company.

Core concept

One action or remark sets a result or reaction in motion.

Common phrases

  • 논란을 일으키다nol la neul i reu ki da

    cause controversy

  • 문제를 일으키다mun je reul i reu ki da

    cause a problem

  • 사건을 일으키다sa geo neul i reu ki da

    cause an incident

Similar words

불러일으키다pulleoireukida: To draw out memories or emotions that had been hidden or forgotten.
유발하다yubalhada: To cause a reaction or result when a certain cause or stimulus is present.
발생시키다palsaengsikida: To cause an event or condition to occur.
초래하다choraehada: To lead to a harmful result or unwanted effect.

Definition in Korean

행동이나 말 따위로 결과나 반응이 일어나도록 만들다.haeng dong i na mal tta wi ro kyeol gwa na pa neung i i reo na do rok man deul da

Word origin

The verb is formed with a causative suffix from a root meaning arise, giving the idea of making something arise.

Usage tips

  • It often refers to causing reactions, controversies, disputes, or other problems, whether intentionally or not.

Other meanings

  • produceverb
  • raiseverb

Opposites

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