촉발하다
To trigger or set off a certain event, emotion, or reaction, often suddenly or as a catalyst.
Examples
3 of 5물가 상승이 경제 위기를 촉발할 우려가 있다.
There is a concern that rising prices might trigger an economic crisis.
작은 사소한 오해가 큰 싸움을 촉발했다.
A small misunderstanding triggered a big fight.
환경 오염은 다양한 질병을 촉발할 수 있다.
Environmental pollution can trigger various diseases.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a 'trigger' on a gun. Once you touch it (촉), it fires (발).
Quick Quiz
정치인의 부적절한 발언이 국민들의 분노를 ( ).
Correct!
The correct answer is: 촉발했다
Examples
물가 상승이 경제 위기를 촉발할 우려가 있다.
businessThere is a concern that rising prices might trigger an economic crisis.
작은 사소한 오해가 큰 싸움을 촉발했다.
everydayA small misunderstanding triggered a big fight.
환경 오염은 다양한 질병을 촉발할 수 있다.
academicEnvironmental pollution can trigger various diseases.
그의 발언은 사회적 논쟁을 촉발했다.
formalHis remarks triggered a social debate.
신기술의 등장은 산업 전반의 변화를 촉발했다.
businessThe emergence of new technology triggered changes across the industry.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
촉발 장치
trigger mechanism
분노를 촉발하다
to trigger anger
사회적 갈등 촉발
triggering social conflict
Often Confused With
Usage Notes
Frequently used in academic writing when discussing the causes of historical events or social phenomena.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with '촉구하다' (to urge). 촉발하다 is about cause and effect.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'trigger' on a gun. Once you touch it (촉), it fires (발).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 촉 (touch) + 발 (fire/emit).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
정치인의 부적절한 발언이 국민들의 분노를 ( ).
Correct!
The correct answer is: 촉발했다
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