B1 noun Neutral

발견

[paɭɡjʌn]

The act of finding something that was previously unknown or hidden.

Examples

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1

길에서 우연히 맛집을 발견했어요.

I accidentally discovered a great restaurant on the street.

2

고고학자들이 고대 도시의 유적을 발견했습니다.

Archaeologists discovered the ruins of an ancient city.

3

네 재능을 빨리 발견해서 다행이야.

I'm glad you discovered your talent early.

Word Family

Noun
발견
Verb
발견하다 / 발견되다
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Bal' (발 - foot/step) and 'Gyeon' (견 - see); step out and see something new.

Quick Quiz

과학자들은 우주에서 물의 흔적을 ____했습니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 발견

Examples

1

길에서 우연히 맛집을 발견했어요.

everyday

I accidentally discovered a great restaurant on the street.

2

고고학자들이 고대 도시의 유적을 발견했습니다.

formal

Archaeologists discovered the ruins of an ancient city.

3

네 재능을 빨리 발견해서 다행이야.

informal

I'm glad you discovered your talent early.

4

뉴턴의 중력 발견은 과학 혁명의 시초가 되었다.

academic

Newton's discovery of gravity was the beginning of the scientific revolution.

5

우리는 시장의 새로운 니즈를 발견해야 합니다.

business

We must discover new needs in the market.

Word Family

Noun
발견
Verb
발견하다 / 발견되다

Common Collocations

새로운 발견 new discovery
재능 발견 discovery of talent
원인 발견 finding the cause
발견의 기쁨 joy of discovery
우연한 발견 accidental discovery

Common Phrases

최초의 발견

the first discovery

발견을 토대로

based on the discovery

자아 발견

self-discovery

Often Confused With

발견 vs 발명

'발견' is finding something that already existed; '발명' is creating something new (invention).

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Usage Notes

Can be used for physical objects, scientific facts, or personal qualities.

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Common Mistakes

Using '발견' for making something new (use '발명').

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Bal' (발 - foot/step) and 'Gyeon' (견 - see); step out and see something new.

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Word Origin

From Hanja 發 (to emit/start) and 見 (to see).

Grammar Patterns

~을/를 발견하다 ~이/가 발견되다

Quick Quiz

과학자들은 우주에서 물의 흔적을 ____했습니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 발견

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