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밝혀내다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb "밝혀내다" means "to find out" or "to uncover" something that was previously unknown or hidden. It is often used in contexts involving investigation, research, or revealing truths.

Common Contexts

You will frequently see "밝혀내다" used in news reports, scientific research, and detective stories where facts or evidence are uncovered. It carries a formal tone and is suitable for written and spoken Korean when discussing serious matters.

Collocations and Patterns

  • "사실을 밝혀내다" (to uncover the truth): Used when revealing facts.
  • "증거를 밝혀내다" (to find out evidence): Common in legal or investigative contexts.
  • "원인을 밝혀내다" (to identify the cause): Used in scientific or problem-solving contexts.

Usage Tips

"밝혀내다" is a compound verb combining "밝히다" (to reveal) and "내다" (to bring out). It emphasizes the process of discovering or exposing something hidden. Avoid confusing it with simpler verbs like "알다" (to know), as "밝혀내다" implies active investigation or effort.

Use "밝혀내다" when you want to express that someone has actively uncovered or clarified important information, especially in formal or serious contexts.

Example Sentences

경찰은 사건의 진실을 밝히기 위해 모든 증거를 밝혀냈다.

Gyeongchareun sageonui jinsireul balkhigi wihae modeun jeungoreul balkhyeonaetda.

The police uncovered all the evidence to find out the truth of the case.

과학자들은 새로운 이론을 밝히기 위해 실험을 계속해서 밝혀냈다.

Gwahakjadeureun saeroun iron-eul balkhigi wihae silheom-eul gyesokhaeseo balkhyeonaetda.

Scientists continued experiments to clarify and find out the new theory.

그 기자는 숨겨진 사실을 밝혀내는 데 뛰어난 능력을 가지고 있다.

Geu gija-neun sumgyeojin sasireul balkhyeonaeneun de ttwieonan neungnyeogeul gajigo itda.

That reporter has an excellent ability to uncover hidden facts.