Meaning and Usage
The verb '유발하다' means 'to induce' or 'to bring about' something, often referring to causing a reaction, condition, or event. It is commonly used in formal or academic contexts but also appears in everyday speech when discussing causes or triggers.
Common Contexts
- Medical or health-related situations: describing causes of symptoms or conditions.
- Social or psychological contexts: provoking emotions, debates, or behaviors.
- Scientific or technical discussions: triggering processes or reactions.
Collocations and Patterns
- '유발하다' + noun (e.g., 졸음 유발, 스트레스 유발): to induce or cause a specific condition.
- Often used with negative or cautionary contexts, such as '문제를 유발하다' (cause problems).
Register and Politeness
'유발하다' is neutral in politeness but tends to appear in written, formal, or academic language rather than casual conversation.
Common Learner Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse '유발하다' with '일으키다' (to cause, to raise). While similar, '유발하다' often implies a more direct or physiological trigger, whereas '일으키다' can be broader and more general. Use '유발하다' when emphasizing the induction or triggering aspect.