Korean

현상
Meaning: phenomenon; current situation
Part of Speech: Noun

Listen to pronunciation

Handwriting

現
象

Example sentences

This phenomenon is appearing worldwide.
한 회사의 부도가 도미노 현상을 일으켰다.
The bankruptcy of one company caused a domino effect.
핵물리학 연구에서 속전환 현상은 매우 중요하게 다루어진다.
In nuclear physics research, the phenomenon of internal conversion is treated very importantly.
그것은 일시적인 현상일 뿐입니다.
That is only a temporary phenomenon.
한국의 대중문화는 이제 국제적인 현상이 되었다.
Korean popular culture has now become an international phenomenon.
겨울이 지나고 봄이 오는 것은 자연적인 현상이다.
It is a natural phenomenon that winter passes and spring comes.

Usage Notes

Refers to an observable fact or event, or the current state of affairs.

Sottaku

About Sottaku

Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.

Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.

Free Forever

Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.

Smart SRS System

Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.

Comprehensive Content

From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.

Community Chat

Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.