포착하다
To capture, catch, or detect a specific moment, signal, or subtle change.
Examples
3 of 5카메라가 그 순간을 잘 포착했네.
The camera captured that moment well.
레이더가 미세한 움직임을 포착했습니다.
The radar detected a subtle movement.
기회 오면 딱 포착해!
When the opportunity comes, grab it!
Word Family
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
카메라가 그 순간을 잘 포착했네.
everydayThe camera captured that moment well.
레이더가 미세한 움직임을 포착했습니다.
formalThe radar detected a subtle movement.
기회 오면 딱 포착해!
informalWhen the opportunity comes, grab it!
연구진은 세포 분열의 초기 단계를 포착하는 데 성공했다.
academicThe research team succeeded in capturing the early stages of cell division.
시장 트렌드를 빠르게 포착하는 것이 마케팅의 핵심입니다.
businessDetecting market trends quickly is the core of marketing.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
포착된 이미지
captured image
단서를 포착하다
to pick up a clue
Often Confused With
'발견하다' is to find something new; '포착하다' emphasizes catching a fleeting moment or a subtle signal.
Usage Notes
Often used in photography, science (detecting signals), and business (noticing trends).
Common Mistakes
Sometimes confused with '추적하다' (to track), but '포착' is the moment of capture.
Memory Tip
Po-chak sounds like the sound of a camera shutter 'Click!'.
Word Origin
Derived from Sino-Korean 捕捉 (to catch/seize).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
숙련된 투자자는 시장의 흐름을 날카롭게 ___한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 포착
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