Korean word

현상

Pronunciation

Romanizationhyeonsang

Meaning

  • nounphenomenon

Example

이런 현상은 처음 봐요.i reon hyeon sang eun cheo eum pwa yo

This is the first time I've seen a phenomenon like this.

Illustration for 현상 (phenomenon)

More examples

이상한 현상이 자꾸 반복돼요.i sang han hyeon sang i cha kku pan bok ttwae yo

The strange phenomenon keeps repeating.

Core concept

A noticeable event or condition that becomes clear through observation or experience.

Common phrases

  • 이상한 현상i sang han hyeon sang

    strange phenomenon

  • 자연 현상cha yeon hyeon sang

    natural phenomenon

  • 일시적인 현상il ssi jeo gin hyeon sang

    temporary phenomenon

Similar words

상황sanghwang: The full set of conditions and surrounding facts at a particular time.
상태sangtae: The way a person or thing is at a particular time, including feelings or appearance.
사건sageon: A specific problematic event that may require investigation or official action.
증상cheungsang: A physical or mental change that shows a possible health problem.

Definition in Korean

관찰하거나 경험할 수 있는, 눈에 보이거나 드러나는 일이나 상태를 가리키는 말.kwan chal ha geo na kyeong heom hal ssu in neun nu ne po i geo na teu reo na neun i ri na sang tae reul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

The word is built from Sino-Korean roots related to appearing and visible form, which connects its structure to something that shows itself.

Usage tips

  • 현상 (hyeonsang, "phenomenon") works in science and everyday Korean for natural events and social changes, so it does not by itself mean something strange or rare.

Opposites

Related words

  • 현상적hyeonsangjeokphenomenaladjective

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