유발하다
To cause or trigger a certain action, reaction, or state, often used with negative consequences like diseases or conflicts.
Examples
3 of 5스트레스는 만병을 유발해요.
Stress causes all kinds of diseases.
지나친 경쟁은 갈등을 유발할 우려가 있습니다.
Excessive competition is concerned to trigger conflicts.
너 왜 자꾸 화를 유발하니?
Why do you keep triggering my anger?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Yu-bal: Like 'You' trigger a 'Ball' to roll.
Quick Quiz
선생님은 학생들의 학습 동기를 ____ 위해 노력하셨다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 유발하기
Examples
스트레스는 만병을 유발해요.
everydayStress causes all kinds of diseases.
지나친 경쟁은 갈등을 유발할 우려가 있습니다.
formalExcessive competition is concerned to trigger conflicts.
너 왜 자꾸 화를 유발하니?
informalWhy do you keep triggering my anger?
특정 화학 물질은 돌연변이를 유발한다.
academicCertain chemicals cause mutations.
신제품 출시는 시장의 변화를 유발했습니다.
businessThe product launch triggered changes in the market.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
공포 유발
fear-inducing
유발 요인
triggering factor
웃음 유발
laughter-inducing
Often Confused With
'야기하다' is strictly for negative outcomes, whereas '유발하다' can sometimes be used for positive things like '흥미' (interest).
Usage Notes
Very useful in IELTS Writing Task 2 to explain cause-and-effect relationships.
Common Mistakes
Students often use '만들다' (to make) for everything. '유발하다' is much more precise for scientific or social causes.
Memory Tip
Yu-bal: Like 'You' trigger a 'Ball' to roll.
Word Origin
From Hanja 誘發 (to induce + to occur).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
선생님은 학생들의 학습 동기를 ____ 위해 노력하셨다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 유발하기
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