B1 verb Neutral

발휘하다

/pal.ʰwi.ɦa.da/

To display or exert a talent, skill, or ability that one possesses.

Examples

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1

시험장에서 실력을 충분히 발휘하시기 바랍니다.

I hope you fully demonstrate your skills at the testing site.

2

아이들은 놀이를 통해 창의력을 발휘한다.

Children exert creativity through play.

3

우리 팀은 놀라운 저력을 발휘하여 역전승을 거두었다.

Our team displayed amazing potential and won a come-from-behind victory.

Word Family

Noun
발휘
Verb
발휘하다
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Memory Tip

Bal-Hwi (Ball-Whiz) - Like a whiz at ball games displaying great skill.

Quick Quiz

평소에 연습한 대로 실력을 ( ) 것이 중요하다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 발휘하는

Examples

1

시험장에서 실력을 충분히 발휘하시기 바랍니다.

formal

I hope you fully demonstrate your skills at the testing site.

2

아이들은 놀이를 통해 창의력을 발휘한다.

academic

Children exert creativity through play.

3

우리 팀은 놀라운 저력을 발휘하여 역전승을 거두었다.

business

Our team displayed amazing potential and won a come-from-behind victory.

4

기량을 마음껏 발휘해 봐!

informal

Show your skills to your heart's content!

5

예술가는 작품 속에 자신의 개성을 발휘한다.

academic

An artist displays their individuality in their work.

Word Family

Noun
발휘
Verb
발휘하다

Common Collocations

능력을 발휘하다 to demonstrate ability
실력을 발휘하다 to demonstrate skill
리더십을 발휘하다 to exert leadership
창의성을 발휘하다 to display creativity
영향력을 발휘하다 to exert influence

Common Phrases

최대한 발휘하다

to display to the maximum

유감없이 발휘하다

to display without regret (fully)

Often Confused With

발휘하다 vs 나타내다

나타내다 is general 'showing', while 발휘하다 specifically refers to showing an inner strength, skill, or power.

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Usage Notes

Often used in sports, exams, and workplace scenarios to describe someone performing well.

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Common Mistakes

Don't use for physical objects; use for abstract skills and abilities.

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Memory Tip

Bal-Hwi (Ball-Whiz) - Like a whiz at ball games displaying great skill.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 發 (to emit/send out) and 揮 (to wield/brandish).

Grammar Patterns

~을/를 발휘하다

Quick Quiz

평소에 연습한 대로 실력을 ( ) 것이 중요하다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 발휘하는

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