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발명

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Understanding '발명' (balmyeong)

'발명' means 'invention' or 'origination' and refers to the creation of something new that did not exist before. It is commonly used in scientific, technological, and creative contexts.

Usage in Sentences

You will often see '발명' used when talking about famous inventors, new technologies, or patent applications. For example, '전구를 발명하다' means 'to invent the light bulb.'

Common Collocations

  • 발명하다: to invent (verb form)
  • 발명품: an invention (the product)
  • 발명 특허: invention patent
  • 새로운 발명: new invention

These collocations are useful when discussing innovation or intellectual property.

Register and Formality

'발명' is a formal noun often used in academic, professional, or technical discussions. It is not typically used in casual conversation unless the topic is related to inventions or technology.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '발명' with '발견' (discovery). Remember, '발명' is about creating something new, while '발견' means finding or discovering something that already exists.

Example Sentences

토마스 에디슨은 전구를 발명한 사람으로 유명하다.

Thomas Edison eun jeongureul balmyeonghan saram euro yumyeonghada.

Thomas Edison is famous as the person who invented the light bulb.

이 회사는 새로운 기술 발명에 많은 투자를 하고 있다.

I hoesa neun saeroun gisul balmyeonge manheun tuja reul hago itda.

This company invests a lot in the invention of new technologies.

발명 특허를 받으려면 독창적인 아이디어가 필요하다.

Balmyeong teukhareul badeuryeomyeon dokchangjeogin aideuga piryohada.

To get a patent for an invention, an original idea is necessary.