Korean

드러내다

드러내다
Meaning: to reveal; to expose; to show
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 드러내다
Present 드러낸다
Polite 드러내요
Formal 드러냅니다
Past 드러냈다
Past + Polite 드러냈어요
Guess + Polite 드러내겠어요
Connective 드러내고
Conditional 드러내면
Volitional 드러내자
Imperative 드러내라
Imperative + Polite 드러내세요
Attributive 드러내는 / 드러낸 / 드러낼

Example sentences

He revealed his true feelings.
그는 자신의 감정을 잘 드러내지 않는다.
He doesn't show his emotions well.
그녀는 자신의 감정을 잘 드러내지 않는다.
She doesn't show her emotions well.
그는 방에 들어오자마자 강한 존재감을 드러냈다.
He showed a strong presence as soon as he entered the room.
강아지가 날카로운 이빨을 드러냈다.
The puppy bared its sharp teeth.
그는 자신의 속내를 좀처럼 드러내지 않는다.
He rarely reveals his true intentions.
그는 위기 상황에서 드디어 본색을 드러냈다.
He finally revealed his true colors in a crisis situation.

Usage Notes

Used when something hidden or unknown is made visible or known.

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