Korean word

확대

Pronunciation

Romanizationhwakttae

Meaning

  • nounenlargement

Example

그는 사진의 확대를 요청했어요.keu neun sa ji nui hwak ttae reul yo cheong hae sseo yo

He asked for an enlargement of the photo.

Illustration for 확대 (enlargement)

More examples

회의에서 사업 확대 방안을 논의했다.hoe ui e seo sa eop hwak ttae pang a neul no nui haet tta

At the meeting, they discussed plans to expand the business.

Core concept

Something becomes larger so that more detail or a wider effect can be seen.

Common phrases

  • 사진 확대sa jin hwak ttae

    photo enlargement

  • 사업 확대sa eop hwak ttae

    business expansion

  • 화면 확대hwa myeon hwak ttae

    screen enlargement

Similar words

축소chuksso: A smaller display size that makes more of the whole image visible.
줌chum: A function that brings an image or video closer for viewing.

Definition in Korean

사진이나 물건 등을 확대하여 자세히 보게 하거나 사건·문제의 범위나 영향이 더 커지게 하는 상태 또는 그 결과sa ji ni na mul geon teung eul hwak ttae ha yeo cha se hi po ge ha geo na sa geon mun je ui peo mwi na yeong hyang i teo keo ji ge ha neun sang tae tto neun keu kyeol gwa

Word origin

확대 (hwakttae, "enlargement") is a Sino-Korean word whose formation expresses the idea of making something larger, linking physical enlargement with broader expansion.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Korean, this noun often appears in requests about adjusting a photo or screen, so it helps to recognize it as the name of the requested change.

Other meanings

  • expansionnoun
  • increasenoun

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