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발전하다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '발전하다' means 'to develop' or 'to progress.' It is commonly used to describe growth or improvement in various contexts such as cities, technology, companies, or skills.

Common Contexts

  • Urban development: 도시가 발전하다 (a city develops)
  • Technological progress: 기술이 발전하다 (technology develops)
  • Personal or organizational growth: 회사가 발전하다 (a company develops)

Collocations and Patterns

  • 빠르게 발전하다: to develop rapidly
  • 꾸준히 발전하다: to develop steadily
  • 발전함에 따라: as something develops (used to show cause and effect)

Register and Usage Notes

'발전하다' is a neutral, standard verb suitable for formal and informal contexts. It often appears in news, academic, and business settings.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '발전하다' with '성장하다' (to grow). '발전하다' emphasizes improvement or progress, often in quality or complexity, while '성장하다' focuses more on physical or quantitative growth. Use '발전하다' when highlighting advancement or development in a broader sense.

Example Sentences

이 도시는 빠르게 발전하고 있다.

I dosineun bbaleuge baljeonhago itda.

This city is developing rapidly.

기술이 발전함에 따라 생활이 편리해졌다.

Gisul-i baljeonham-e ttara saenghwal-i pyeolliheojyeotda.

As technology develops, life has become more convenient.

그 회사는 꾸준히 발전해 왔다.

Geu hoesaneun kkujunhi baljeonhae watda.

That company has steadily developed.