드러내다
Meaning: to reveal; to expose
What does 드러내다 mean?
드러내다 [deureonaeda] is a verb meaning "to reveal; to expose". It is rated B2 on the CEFR scale, which means upper-intermediate — appears in news and discussion. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
Example Sentences (1)
Here are real-life sentences where 드러내다 [deureonaeda] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
작가는 주인공의 일상을 통해 당시 사회의 구조적 모순을 드러내고자 하였습니다.
The author sought to reveal the structural contradictions of society at the time through the protagonist's daily life.
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How to Use 드러내다 in Conversation
As a verb, 드러내다 requires conjugation. The dictionary form ends in 다, but you will rarely use this form in speech — instead, conjugate based on politeness (요 for polite, 습니다 for formal, plain stem for casual) and tense (past, present, future). Learn this verb together with its three conjugated forms for maximum fluency.
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