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들키다

deulkida[들키다]Intermediate · TOPIK II

be found

Verb

  1. 1

    be found

    For something intended to be hidden to be known to others.

    Korean definition: 숨기려던 것이 남에게 알려지다.

    • The child who was caught by the owner trying to steal from the store cried and begged for forgiveness.

    • Jun was caught by the teacher secretly reading a comic book in class and got a severe scolding.

  2. 2

    be discovered

    For others to find out something intended to be hidden.

    Korean definition: 숨기려던 것을 남이 알게 되다.

    • I remember being caught peeking at a friend's test answers as a child and getting a big scolding from the teacher.

    • The secret relationship between famous actor Kim and singer Lee was discovered by reporters and became known to the world.