발견
The act of finding something that was previously unknown or hidden.
Examples
3 of 5길에서 우연히 맛집을 발견했어요.
I accidentally discovered a great restaurant on the street.
고고학자들이 고대 도시의 유적을 발견했습니다.
Archaeologists discovered the ruins of an ancient city.
네 재능을 빨리 발견해서 다행이야.
I'm glad you discovered your talent early.
Word Family
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
길에서 우연히 맛집을 발견했어요.
everydayI accidentally discovered a great restaurant on the street.
고고학자들이 고대 도시의 유적을 발견했습니다.
formalArchaeologists discovered the ruins of an ancient city.
네 재능을 빨리 발견해서 다행이야.
informalI'm glad you discovered your talent early.
뉴턴의 중력 발견은 과학 혁명의 시초가 되었다.
academicNewton's discovery of gravity was the beginning of the scientific revolution.
우리는 시장의 새로운 니즈를 발견해야 합니다.
businessWe must discover new needs in the market.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
최초의 발견
the first discovery
발견을 토대로
based on the discovery
자아 발견
self-discovery
Often Confused With
'발견' is finding something that already existed; '발명' is creating something new (invention).
Usage Notes
Can be used for physical objects, scientific facts, or personal qualities.
Common Mistakes
Using '발견' for making something new (use '발명').
Memory Tip
Think of 'Bal' (발 - foot/step) and 'Gyeon' (견 - see); step out and see something new.
Word Origin
From Hanja 發 (to emit/start) and 見 (to see).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
과학자들은 우주에서 물의 흔적을 ____했습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 발견
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