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발견

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Meaning and Usage

The noun '발견' means 'discovery' or 'finding' and is commonly used in contexts related to science, exploration, or uncovering something previously unknown. It often refers to tangible discoveries like planets, artifacts, or scientific phenomena.

Common Collocations

  • 발견하다: to discover or find something
  • 새로운 발견: a new discovery
  • 중요한 발견: an important discovery
  • 발견되다: to be discovered (passive form)

Usage Notes

'발견' is a formal noun often used in academic, scientific, or official contexts. When used with the verb '하다', it forms the verb '발견하다', meaning 'to discover'.

Be careful not to confuse '발견' with '찾다' (to find), which is more general and used for everyday finding. '발견' implies a more significant or noteworthy finding.

Register and Politeness

'발견' is neutral in politeness and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it is more common in written or formal speech rather than casual conversation.

Example Sentences

과학자들이 새로운 행성을 발견했다.

Gwahakjadeuri saeroun haengseongeul balgyeonhaetda.

Scientists discovered a new planet.

이 박물관에서는 고대 유물을 발견할 수 있다.

I bakmulgwaneseoneun godae yumul-eul balgyeonhal su itda.

You can discover ancient artifacts in this museum.

그의 발견은 과학계에 큰 영향을 미쳤다.

Geuui balgyeoneun gwahakgae-e keun yeonghyangeul michyeotda.

His discovery had a big impact on the scientific community.