Korean word

확대되다

Pronunciation

Romanizationhwakttaedoeda

Meaning

  • verbbe enlarged

Example

그 버튼을 누르면 화면이 확대됩니다.keu peo teu neul nu reu myeon hwa myeo ni hwak ttae doem ni da

When you press that button, the screen is enlarged.

Illustration for 확대되다 (be enlarged)

More examples

지도가 확대되면 더 많은 지명이 보여요.chi do ga hwak ttae doe myeon teo ma neun chi myeong i po yeo yo

When the map is enlarged, more place names are visible.

Core concept

Part or all of something takes up more visual space and becomes easier to notice.

Common phrases

  • 지도가 확대되다chi do ga hwak ttae doe da

    map is enlarged

  • 문서가 확대되다mun seo ga hwak ttae doe da

    document is enlarged

  • 아이콘이 확대되다a i ko ni hwak ttae doe da

    icon is enlarged

Similar words

확대하다hwakttaehada: A person makes a picture, display, or other object larger in size or scope.
커지다keojida: An object or body grows larger than before.
확장되다hwakjjangdoeda: A space or range becomes broader and covers more area.

Definition in Korean

사물이나 이미지의 일부 또는 전체가 커지거나 배율이 증가하여 더 눈에 띄게 되다.sa mu ri na i mi ji ui il bu tto neun cheon che ga keo ji geo na pae yu ri cheung ga ha yeo teo nu ne tti ge toe da

Word origin

The Sino-Korean term 확대 (hwakttae, "enlargement") combines with 되다 (doeda, "become") to express a change into an enlarged state.

Usage tips

  • This word is especially useful for describing images, screens, and text that change size without stating who made the change.

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