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떠오르다

tteooreuda[떠오르다]Intermediate · TOPIK II

rise; come up

Verb

  1. 1

    rise; come up

    To float and go upward.

    Korean definition: 위를 향하여 떠서 올라가다.

    • At dawn, the surroundings grew brighter and the sun slowly rose.

    • Kicked hard, Seunggyu's body rose into the air and then fell straight to the ground.

  2. 2

    come across one's mind; strike

    For a memory to be brought back; for an idea to occur to one.

    Korean definition: 기억이 되살아나거나 생각이 나다.

    • When I visited my old school after a long time, old memories faintly came to mind.

    • I was embarrassed because I couldn't recall the name of an elementary school classmate I ran into.

  3. 3

    appear

    For a certain expression to be revealed on one's face.

    Korean definition: 얼굴에 어떤 표정이 드러나다.

    • When I look at the children's faces, a smile naturally comes to my lips.

    • When their son, his wife, and the grandkids come home, smiles appear on the old couple's faces.

  4. 4

    emerge

    To appear as the object of attention.

    Korean definition: 관심의 대상이 되어 나타나다.

    • Choi has newly emerged as the best pitcher of this tournament.

    • The movie set to be released next month has recently emerged as a topic of public interest.