도래하다
To arrive or come, typically referring to a certain time, era, or significant stage in history or technology. It implies the beginning of a new period.
Examples
3 of 5드디어 결전의 날이 도래했다.
The day of the final battle has finally arrived.
초고령 사회의 도래에 대비해야 합니다.
We must prepare for the arrival of a super-aged society.
이제 곧 봄이 도래할 거야.
Spring will arrive soon.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Do-rae sounds like 'Door' - the era is at the door.
Quick Quiz
과학 기술의 발전으로 우주 여행의 시대가 ___하고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 도래
Examples
드디어 결전의 날이 도래했다.
everydayThe day of the final battle has finally arrived.
초고령 사회의 도래에 대비해야 합니다.
formalWe must prepare for the arrival of a super-aged society.
이제 곧 봄이 도래할 거야.
informalSpring will arrive soon.
4차 산업혁명의 도래는 노동 시장에 큰 변화를 가져올 것이다.
academicThe advent of the 4th industrial revolution will bring big changes to the labor market.
새로운 시장 기회가 도래하고 있습니다.
businessNew market opportunities are arriving.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
도래하는 시대
the coming era
위기 도래
arrival of a crisis
지불 도래일
payment due date
Often Confused With
도착하다 is for physical places, while 도래하다 is for time, eras, or situations.
Usage Notes
Very common in academic essays discussing future trends or historical shifts.
Common Mistakes
Don't use it for a person arriving at a house; use '도착하다' instead.
Memory Tip
Do-rae sounds like 'Door' - the era is at the door.
Word Origin
From Hanja 到 (arrive) + 來 (come).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
과학 기술의 발전으로 우주 여행의 시대가 ___하고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 도래
Related Vocabulary
More history words
현대
B2The present time or the contemporary era; often used to contrast with the past or traditional ways.
쇠퇴
B2The process of losing power, strength, or importance. A gradual decline in condition or prosperity.
변천
B2Transition, change, or evolution; the process of something changing or developing over a long period of time.
번영하다
B2To grow, develop, and be successful, especially in terms of wealth or culture.
유래하다
B2To originate from or have its roots in a specific source, place, or time. Often used in academic contexts to explain the history of a concept or the origin of a biological species.
저항하다
B1To resist, oppose, or withstand a force, influence, or authority. It can be used physically, socially, or scientifically (e.g., air resistance).
잔존하다
B1To remain, persist, or survive. It is often used to describe things from the past that still exist today, like customs or remnants.
배경
B1The circumstances or conditions that surround a situation or event; also refers to the physical setting or the rear part of a scene.
출현
B1The act of appearing or coming into existence for the first time. It is often used for the emergence of new technologies, species, or social trends.
발굴하다
B1To excavate a site or to discover hidden talent, resources, or information. In an academic sense, it is often used for archeology or finding new research topics.
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