TOPIK · Level 168
15 words
Korean word
자라나다
Pronunciation
Romanizationcharanada
Meaning
- verbgrow
Example
이 나무는 빨리 자라납니다.i na mu neun ppal li cha ra nam ni da
This tree grows quickly.
More examples
어릴 때 그 마을에서 자라났어요.eo ril ttae keu ma eu re seo cha ra na sseo yo
I grew up in that village when I was young.
Core concept
Something gradually becomes bigger or more developed, whether it is a living body, a skill, or a feeling.
Common phrases
키가 자라나다ki ga cha ra na da
grow taller
집에서 자라나다chi be seo cha ra na da
grow up at home
Similar words
자라다charada: Increase naturally in size or age as a living thing continues to develop.
성장하다seongjanghada: Advance in ability, maturity, or character through experience and learning.
키우다kiuda: Cause a person, living thing, ability, or organization to develop further.
Definition in Korean
사람이나 동물, 식물뿐만 아니라 능력이나 감정처럼 비물리적인 것까지 시간이 지나면서 몸이나 상태가 커지거나 발달하여 이전과 다른 상태가 되다.sa ra mi na tong mul sing mul ppun man a ni ra neung nyeo gi na kam jeong cheo reom pi mul li jeo gin keot kka ji si ga ni chi na myeon seo mo mi na sang tae ga keo ji geo na pal dal ha yeo i jeon gwa ta reun sang tae ga toe da
Word origin
It is a native Korean formation combining a verb meaning grow with a form meaning emerge, highlighting growth as a change that becomes visible.
Usage tips
- English speakers may associate grow mainly with plants, but this verb also naturally covers people becoming taller and abilities becoming stronger.