증가하다
To become greater in size, amount, or degree. This is the most common verb used in IELTS Writing Task 1 to describe upward trends in graphs.
Examples
3 of 5인구가 매년 증가하고 있습니다.
The population is increasing every year.
매출이 작년보다 20% 증가했습니다.
Sales increased by 20% compared to last year.
스트레스가 증가하면 건강에 해로워요.
Increasing stress is harmful to health.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Jeung-ga sounds like 'Jung-ga' (Middle-Go). Imagine something going from the middle upwards.
Quick Quiz
스마트폰 사용자가 전 세계적으로 ______하고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 증가
Examples
인구가 매년 증가하고 있습니다.
academicThe population is increasing every year.
매출이 작년보다 20% 증가했습니다.
businessSales increased by 20% compared to last year.
스트레스가 증가하면 건강에 해로워요.
everydayIncreasing stress is harmful to health.
수요가 증가함에 따라 가격도 올랐다.
formalAs demand increased, prices also rose.
몸무게가 갑자기 증가했어.
informalMy weight suddenly increased.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
증가 추세를 보이다
to show an increasing trend
비용 증가
cost increase
기하급수적 증가
exponential increase
Often Confused With
Neul-eo-na-da is more native Korean and used in everyday speech; jeung-ga-ha-da is more formal/academic.
Usage Notes
Always use with adverbs like '급격히' (rapidly) or '서서히' (gradually) for high scores in IELTS.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with 'jeung-ga' (addition) in math context, though related.
Memory Tip
Jeung-ga sounds like 'Jung-ga' (Middle-Go). Imagine something going from the middle upwards.
Word Origin
From Hanja 增 (increase) and 加 (add).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
스마트폰 사용자가 전 세계적으로 ______하고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 증가
Related Grammar Rules
Related Vocabulary
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확장The act of making something larger in size, area, range, or...
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