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일어나다

ireonada[이러나다]Beginner · TOPIK IBody movements

stand up; rise; sit up

Verb

  1. 1

    stand up; rise; sit up

    To sit after lying down or stand after sitting.

    Korean definition: 누워 있다가 앉거나 앉아 있다가 서다.

    • When the teacher entered the lecture room, the students all stood up at once.

    • When there was a loud noise outside, Min-jun jumped up from his chair as if startled.

  2. 2

    get up

    To wake up.

    Korean definition: 잠에서 깨어나다.

    • Today, for the first time in a long while, I got up early and did my morning exercise.

    • My wife shook me awake as I was sleeping in, telling me to get up.

  3. 3

    happen; occur; take place

    For a matter, incident, etc., to happen.

    Korean definition: 일이나 사건 등이 생기다.

    • There was a theft at the office yesterday, and many items were lost.

    • After the war broke out, this place was thrown into chaos by people fleeing.

  4. 4

    rise

    For a certain emotion or mind to occur to oneself.

    Korean definition: 어떤 감정이나 마음이 생기다.

    • At his mother's endless nagging, a feeling of rebellion rose up in Seung-gyu.

    • Since they couldn't reach an amicable agreement, conflict arose between them.