B2 verb Neutral

포착하다

/pʰotɕʰakʰada/

To capture, catch, or detect a specific moment, signal, or subtle change.

Examples

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1

카메라가 그 순간을 잘 포착했네.

The camera captured that moment well.

2

레이더가 미세한 움직임을 포착했습니다.

The radar detected a subtle movement.

3

기회 오면 딱 포착해!

When the opportunity comes, grab it!

Word Family

Noun
포착
Verb
포착하다
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Memory Tip

Po-chak sounds like the sound of a camera shutter 'Click!'.

Quick Quiz

숙련된 투자자는 시장의 흐름을 날카롭게 ___한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 포착

Examples

1

카메라가 그 순간을 잘 포착했네.

everyday

The camera captured that moment well.

2

레이더가 미세한 움직임을 포착했습니다.

formal

The radar detected a subtle movement.

3

기회 오면 딱 포착해!

informal

When the opportunity comes, grab it!

4

연구진은 세포 분열의 초기 단계를 포착하는 데 성공했다.

academic

The research team succeeded in capturing the early stages of cell division.

5

시장 트렌드를 빠르게 포착하는 것이 마케팅의 핵심입니다.

business

Detecting market trends quickly is the core of marketing.

Word Family

Noun
포착
Verb
포착하다

Common Collocations

기회를 포착하다 to seize an opportunity
신호를 포착하다 to detect a signal
순간을 포착하다 to capture a moment
변화를 포착하다 to detect a change
뉘앙스를 포착하다 to catch a nuance

Common Phrases

포착된 이미지

captured image

단서를 포착하다

to pick up a clue

Often Confused With

포착하다 vs 발견하다

'발견하다' is to find something new; '포착하다' emphasizes catching a fleeting moment or a subtle signal.

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Usage Notes

Often used in photography, science (detecting signals), and business (noticing trends).

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Common Mistakes

Sometimes confused with '추적하다' (to track), but '포착' is the moment of capture.

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Memory Tip

Po-chak sounds like the sound of a camera shutter 'Click!'.

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Word Origin

Derived from Sino-Korean 捕捉 (to catch/seize).

Grammar Patterns

~을/를 포착하다

Quick Quiz

숙련된 투자자는 시장의 흐름을 날카롭게 ___한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 포착

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