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A2 verb #3,500 más común 8 min de lectura

맑아지다

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Explicación 맑아지다 in your Level:

At the A1 level, you should learn '맑아지다' as a way to describe simple changes in the weather. You already know '맑다' (to be clear/sunny). The '-아지다' part just means 'becoming.' So, when the sun comes out after it was cloudy, you can say '날씨가 맑아져요' (The weather is becoming clear). Focus on using it with '날씨' (weather) and '하늘' (sky). It's a very positive word that you can use when you're happy that the rain has stopped and you can go outside to play or walk. Think of it as 'Cloudy -> Sunny'.

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At the A2 level, you can start using '맑아지다' in the past tense to describe what happened earlier in the day. For example, '아침에는 흐렸지만 오후에는 맑아졌어요' (It was cloudy in the morning, but it cleared up in the afternoon). You should also learn that it can be used for things other than weather, like '물' (water). If you see a stream where the water looks very clean and transparent, you can say '물이 맑아졌어요.' This level is about noticing the 'change' from one state to another using the '-아/어지다' grammar pattern.

At the B1 level, you should begin using '맑아지다' metaphorically. A very common expression is '머리가 맑아지다' (one's head/mind clears up). You can use this when you feel refreshed after a break or after drinking coffee. You should also be able to use various connectors like '-어서/아서' (because) or '-(으)니까' (since). For example, '공기가 맑아져서 기분이 좋아요' (Because the air became clear, I feel good). You can also use it in the future tense to make predictions about the environment or your condition.

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At the B2 level, you should be comfortable using '맑아지다' in more complex sentence structures and formal contexts, such as weather reports or news articles. You might hear it in discussions about environmental protection, like '강물이 다시 맑아지도록 노력해야 합니다' (We must work so that the river water becomes clear again). You should also distinguish it from similar words like '개다' (weather-specific) or '깨끗해지다' (hygiene-specific). At this level, you understand the nuance of 'transparency' and 'purity' that '맑다' implies.

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At the C1 level, '맑아지다' can be used in literary or philosophical contexts. It might describe the 'purification' of one's soul or the 'clarity' of a complex political situation. You should be able to use it with abstract nouns like '정신' (spirit), '영혼' (soul), or '시야' (outlook/view). For example, '명상을 하면 정신이 맑아지는 것을 느낄 수 있다' (Through meditation, one can feel their spirit becoming clear). You should also recognize its use in classical poetry or high-level prose where it signifies a return to an ideal state of nature.

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At the C2 level, you possess a complete mastery of '맑아지다,' including its subtle connotations in various registers. You can use it to critique the clarity of a complex argument or the transparency of a government's actions (though '투명해지다' is more common for transparency, '맑아지다' offers a more poetic, moral nuance). You understand how the word interacts with various poetic devices and can use it spontaneously in nuanced debates about environmental ethics or psychological well-being. You can also explain the historical development of the root '맑다' and its related word family.

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맑아지다 en 30 segundos

A verb meaning 'to become clear' or 'to clear up,' used for weather, water, and mental states.
Combines '맑다' (clear) with '-아지다' (to become), emphasizing the transition from cloudy to sunny.
Very common in weather forecasts and health contexts to describe air quality or mental refreshment.
A positive word that suggests purity, transparency, and the removal of obstacles or confusion.

The Korean verb 맑아지다 is a beautiful, evocative word that describes a transition from a state of cloudiness, turbidity, or confusion to a state of clarity, brightness, and purity. It is a compound verb formed by combining the adjective 맑다 (to be clear/pure) with the auxiliary verb construction -아/어지다, which signifies a change of state or becoming. When you use this word, you are not just describing a static condition; you are highlighting the process of transformation. It is most commonly associated with the weather, specifically when a grey, overcast sky begins to reveal the blue underneath after a storm or a heavy fog. However, its utility extends far beyond meteorology into the realms of human emotion, cognitive function, and environmental aesthetics.

Weather & Atmosphere: The most frequent usage occurs when discussing the sky. After the 'Jangma' (monsoon) season in Korea, or even after a brief summer shower, people look up and say the sky is 'clearing up.' It implies the removal of obstacles like clouds, smog, or fine dust (미세먼지).

비가 그치고 하늘이 점차 맑아지다.
(The rain stopped and the sky is gradually clearing up.)

Mental & Physical States: Koreans often use this word to describe the feeling after waking from a good nap, drinking a cold glass of water, or resolving a complex problem. If your head was 'cloudy' with fatigue or stress, it 'clears up' (머리가 맑아지다).

Furthermore, it can describe liquids. Imagine a muddy stream where the sediment eventually settles to the bottom; the water is said to '맑아지다'. In a metaphorical sense, it can even describe a person's eyes or complexion becoming brighter and healthier looking. Because '맑다' carries a connotation of purity and lack of corruption, the transition to being '맑아' suggests a return to a natural, pristine state. This makes the word feel inherently positive and refreshing to the listener.

공기가 맑아지니까 기분도 좋아졌어요.
(Since the air became clear, my mood improved too.)

Visual Purity: Used when describing the restoration of transparency. This could apply to a glass window after being cleaned, or a computer screen after adjusting the resolution.

In summary, use 맑아지다 whenever something that was obscured, dirty, or confusing becomes transparent, clean, or understandable. It captures the relief of clarity after a period of murkiness.

To use 맑아지다 correctly, you must understand its grammatical structure. As a verb that describes a change of state, it is often paired with particles like -이/가 to indicate the subject that is undergoing the change. It follows the standard conjugation rules for verbs ending in -다, but specifically follows the -아/어지다 pattern. Because the stem 맑- has a bright vowel 'ㅏ', it takes -아지다.

Conjugation Basics: Present Tense: 맑아져요 (Polite), 맑아진다 (Plain). Past Tense: 맑아졌어요 (Polite), 맑아졌다 (Plain). Future Tense: 맑아질 거예요 (Polite), 맑아지겠다 (Will/Inference).

내일은 날씨가 맑아질 것으로 보입니다.
(It appears the weather will clear up tomorrow.)

One of the most powerful ways to use this word is with adverbs that emphasize the degree or speed of the change. Adverbs like 점차 (gradually), 갑자기 (suddenly), or 말끔히 (completely/neatly) are frequently paired with 맑아지다 to provide more context.

Combining with Adverbs: 점차 맑아지다: To gradually clear up. 말끔히 맑아지다: To clear up completely. 갑자기 맑아지다: To suddenly clear up.

In more advanced contexts, you might use the connective -면서 (while) or -더니 (observed change). For example, '비가 그치더니 하늘이 맑아졌어요' (It was raining, but then I saw the sky clear up). This highlights the speaker's observation of the transition. When talking about the mind, you often use the phrase 정신이 맑아지다 (one's spirit/mind becomes clear). This is used in contexts like drinking tea, meditating, or getting fresh air.

차를 마시니 정신이 맑아지는 기분이에요.
(After drinking tea, I feel like my mind is clearing up.)

Common Clauses: 맑아지기 시작했다 (Started to clear up), 맑아졌으면 좋겠다 (I wish it would clear up), 맑아질 때까지 (Until it clears up).

Remember that because this word describes a positive change, it is rarely used for negative transitions. You wouldn't say the sky 'cleared up' into a storm; you use it for the return of light and visibility.

You will encounter 맑아지다 in a variety of real-world settings in Korea. The most ubiquitous location is the daily weather forecast. In Korea, weather is a major social lubricant and a constant topic of conversation. Because the peninsula experiences distinct seasons and varying air quality, the verb 맑아지다 is used by meteorologists to offer hope to the public after a period of yellow dust (황사) or rain.

The Weather Forecast (기상 예보): '오후부터 전국이 차차 맑아지겠습니다.' (From the afternoon, the whole country will gradually clear up.) This is a standard phrase used in news broadcasts.

구름이 걷히고 날씨가 맑아지다.
(The clouds are lifting and the weather is clearing up.)

Another common setting is in the health and wellness industry. In commercials for eye drops, skincare products, or health supplements, you will hear about how a product makes your 'eyes clear' (눈이 맑아지다) or your 'blood clear' (피가 맑아지다). In Korean traditional medicine (한의학), the concept of 'clear blood' is vital for health, and 맑아지다 is the verb used to describe the improvement of one's internal state.

Wellness & Commercials: Advertisements for air purifiers (공기청정기) emphasize how the indoor air 'becomes clear' (공기가 맑아지다) to protect your family's health.

In literature and song lyrics, 맑아지다 is often used metaphorically to describe a soul becoming pure or a relationship becoming transparent after a conflict. It carries a poetic weight, suggesting a return to innocence or truth. When you hear a ballad singer talk about the 'sky clearing up' in their heart, they are usually referring to moving on from a breakup or finding peace.

네 목소리를 들으니 머리가 맑아지는 것 같아.
(Hearing your voice makes me feel like my head is clearing up.)

Environmental Discussions: Used in news reports about river restoration projects (e.g., the Cheonggyecheon in Seoul) where polluted water 'became clear' again.

Finally, you'll hear it in schools and offices. A teacher might tell students to take a break so their 'heads can clear up' (머리 좀 식히고 맑아지게 해라). It is a word of rejuvenation and clarity that permeates all levels of Korean society.

While 맑아지다 is relatively straightforward, English speakers often make mistakes by confusing it with other words that mean 'to clear' or by misapplying the grammar of change-of-state verbs. One of the most frequent errors is using 맑아지다 when the speaker actually intends to say they 'cleaned' something or 'made' something clear.

Mistake 1: Confusing Intransitive and Transitive: '맑아지다' means something *becomes* clear on its own. If you want to say you *made* the water clear, you should use '맑게 하다' or '깨끗하게 하다'. You cannot say '내가 물을 맑아졌어요' (Incorrect).

Incorrect: 창문을 맑아졌어요.
Correct: 창문이 맑아졌어요 or 창문을 깨끗하게 닦았어요.

Another common mistake is confusing 맑아지다 with 개다. While both can refer to the weather clearing up, 개다 is used *exclusively* for the weather (specifically the rain or snow stopping and clouds disappearing). You cannot use 개다 for water, your mind, or your eyes. 맑아지다 is much more versatile.

Mistake 2: Overusing '개다': If you say '정신이 개다', it sounds very strange. You must use '정신이 맑아지다'. Only use '개다' for the sky.

Learners also sometimes confuse 맑아지다 with 깨끗해지다 (to become clean). While a clear sky is 'clean' in a sense, 깨끗해지다 is usually reserved for the absence of dirt, trash, or stains. If you say the water in a glass '깨끗해졌어요', it means the dirt was removed. If you say it '맑아졌어요', it means the water is now transparent and you can see through it. There is a subtle difference in visual focus.

방이 맑아졌어요 (X) -> 방이 깨끗해졌어요 (O).
(Rooms don't 'clear up' in the sense of transparency; they become 'clean'.)

Mistake 3: Tense Errors: Using the present tense '맑아져요' to describe a sky that is *already* clear. If it's already clear, just use the adjective '맑아요'. Use '맑아졌어요' if you want to emphasize that it *became* that way.

To truly master Korean, you need to know when to choose 맑아지다 over its synonyms. Each word carries a slightly different nuance or register.

개다 (Gaeda): This is the most direct synonym for weather. However, '개다' specifically implies that the rain or snow has stopped. '맑아지다' focuses on the visual clarity of the sky, which can happen even if it wasn't raining (e.g., smog clearing).
깨끗해지다 (Kkaekkeut-haejida): Meaning 'to become clean.' This is used for physical objects like clothes, rooms, or hands. While '맑아지다' is about transparency and light, '깨끗해지다' is about the removal of filth.

Comparison:
1. 물이 맑아지다 (Water becomes transparent).
2. 물이 깨끗해지다 (Water becomes safe/clean to drink).

선명해지다 (Seonmyeong-haejida): Meaning 'to become vivid or distinct.' Use this when describing an image, a memory, or a sound that was blurry but is now sharp. '맑아지다' is more about the medium (the air, the water) being clear, while '선명해지다' is about the object being seen.
환해지다 (Hwan-haejida): Meaning 'to become bright.' This focuses on the amount of light. A room '환해지다' when you turn on a lamp. The sky '맑아지다' when the clouds move, which usually *results* in it becoming '환해지다'.

When choosing between these, ask yourself: Is it about transparency (맑아지다)? Is it about weather stopping (개다)? Is it about hygiene (깨끗해지다)? Or is it about light (환해지다)? By distinguishing these, your Korean will sound much more natural and precise.

안개가 사라지니 앞이 맑아졌다.
(As the fog disappeared, the view ahead became clear.)

How Formal Is It?

Dato curioso

The 'ㄹㄱ' double consonant in '맑다' is one of the few that changes its pronunciation depending on whether a vowel or consonant follows. In '맑아지다', you hear both sounds, but in '맑고', you only hear the 'ㄱ' [막꼬].

Guía de pronunciación

UK /ma̠ɭ.ɡa̠.d͡ʑi.da̠/

US /mɑːl.ɡɑː.d͡ʒi.dɑː/

The primary stress is on the first syllable '맑', but in Korean, syllables generally have equal length.

Rima con

밝아지다 (to become bright) 낡아지다 (to become old/worn out - rare usage) 닮아지다 (to become similar - though '닮아가다' is more common) 얇아지다 (to become thin) 짧아지다 (to become short) 넓어지다 (to become wide - vowel rhyme) 젊어지다 (to become young - vowel rhyme) 붉어지다 (to become red - vowel rhyme)

Errores comunes

Pronouncing it as [mak-a-ji-da]. The 'ㄹ' must be heard.
Pronouncing it as [mal-ha-ji-da]. The 'ㄱ' is not an 'h' sound.
Forgetting to move the 'ㄱ' to the next syllable: [mal-k-a-ji-da] is hard to say; it should flow as [mal-ga-ji-da].
Confusing the batchim 'ㄹㄱ' with 'ㄹㅎ' or 'ㄹ'.

Nivel de dificultad

Lectura 2/5

Easy to read but requires knowledge of the 'ㄹㄱ' batchim rule.

Escritura 3/5

Spelling the '-아지다' part correctly after '맑' can be tricky for beginners.

Expresión oral 3/5

Pronunciation [mal-ga-ji-da] needs practice to sound natural.

Escucha 2/5

Easily recognizable in weather reports and daily talk.

Qué aprender después

Requisitos previos

맑다 하늘 비 -아/어지다 날씨

Aprende después

개다 흐리다 탁하다 정화 투명하다

Avanzado

청명하다 명징하다 해소되다 불투명하다

Gramática que debes saber

-아/어지다 (Becoming/Change of state)

예쁘다 -> 예뻐지다 (To become pretty)

ㄹㄱ Batchim Pronunciation Rules

맑다 [막따] vs 맑아 [말가]

-(으)니/니까 (Reason/Discovery)

비가 오니까 공기가 맑아졌다.

-더니 (Observed change from the past)

어제는 흐리더니 오늘은 맑아졌네.

-기 시작하다 (Starting an action/state)

하늘이 맑아지기 시작했다.

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Ejemplos por nivel

날씨가 맑아져요.

The weather is clearing up.

Present tense, polite.

하늘이 맑아져요.

The sky is becoming clear.

Subject + Verb.

와, 맑아졌다!

Wow, it cleared up!

Past tense, informal.

내일은 맑아질 거예요.

It will be clear tomorrow.

Future tense.

공기가 맑아졌어요.

The air became clear.

Past tense, polite.

비가 오고 맑아져요.

It rains and then clears up.

-고 connector.

다시 맑아질까요?

Will it clear up again?

Interrogative future.

빨리 맑아지면 좋겠어요.

I hope it clears up soon.

-면 좋겠다 (I hope).

비가 그치고 하늘이 맑아졌어요.

The rain stopped and the sky cleared up.

Compound sentence.

세수를 하니 얼굴이 맑아졌어요.

After washing my face, my skin became clear.

-(으)니 connector.

산에 오니까 공기가 맑아지네요.

Coming to the mountain, the air is getting clear.

-네요 ending (discovery).

물이 점점 맑아지고 있어요.

The water is gradually becoming clear.

-고 있다 (progressive).

안개가 사라져서 앞이 맑아졌어요.

The fog disappeared, so the front became clear.

-어서 cause/effect.

청소를 하니까 방이 맑아진 것 같아요.

Since I cleaned, the room feels like it cleared up.

-ㄴ 것 같다 (seems like).

오후부터는 날씨가 맑아질 거예요.

From the afternoon, the weather will clear up.

Time particle + future.

눈이 맑아지는 느낌이에요.

It feels like my eyes are clearing up.

Noun modifying form.

잠깐 자고 일어났더니 머리가 맑아졌어요.

I took a short nap and my head cleared up.

-더니 (observed change).

차를 한 잔 마시면 정신이 맑아질 거예요.

If you drink a cup of tea, your mind will clear up.

Conditional future.

비가 온 뒤에 공기가 한층 맑아졌습니다.

After the rain, the air became much clearer.

Formal style.

필터를 교체하니 물이 다시 맑아졌어요.

After replacing the filter, the water became clear again.

Technical context.

운동을 하면 몸과 마음이 맑아지는 것 같아요.

When I exercise, it feels like my body and mind clear up.

General truth.

흐렸던 하늘이 갑자기 맑아지기 시작했습니다.

The cloudy sky suddenly started to clear up.

-기 시작하다 (start to).

미세먼지가 사라져서 시야가 맑아졌어요.

The fine dust disappeared, so the visibility became clear.

Environmental context.

그의 눈빛이 예전보다 훨씬 맑아졌네요.

His eyes have become much clearer than before.

Comparative '보다'.

정부의 노력으로 강물이 점차 맑아지고 있습니다.

Due to the government's efforts, the river water is gradually clearing up.

Passive/Intransitive usage in formal news.

명상을 통해 복잡했던 마음이 맑아지는 경험을 했습니다.

Through meditation, I experienced my complicated mind clearing up.

Abstract noun usage.

폭풍이 지나가면 반드시 하늘은 맑아지기 마련입니다.

Once the storm passes, the sky is bound to clear up.

-기 마련이다 (is bound to).

숲속을 걸으니 탁했던 기분이 맑아지는 것 같아 좋네요.

Walking in the forest, it's nice that my murky mood seems to clear up.

Adjective '탁하다' (murky) contrast.

약 성분 덕분에 탁했던 소변이 다시 맑아졌습니다.

Thanks to the medicine, the cloudy urine became clear again.

Medical context.

비가 오면 먼지가 씻겨 내려가 공기가 맑아집니다.

When it rains, dust is washed away and the air clears up.

Causal process.

그 소식을 듣고 나니 답답했던 가슴이 맑아지는 듯했다.

After hearing that news, it felt as if my frustrated chest cleared up.

-는 듯하다 (it felt as if).

렌즈를 닦았더니 세상이 훨씬 맑아져 보여요.

I wiped my lenses, and the world looks much clearer.

-아/어 보이다 (looks like).

진실이 밝혀지면서 의혹의 안개가 걷히고 상황이 맑아졌다.

As the truth was revealed, the fog of suspicion lifted and the situation cleared up.

Metaphorical 'situation'.

고전 음악을 들으면 영혼이 맑아지는 듯한 숭고함을 느낀다.

Listening to classical music, I feel a sublimity as if my soul is clearing up.

High-level literary style.

오염된 호수가 생태계 복원 사업으로 인해 맑아지기 시작했다.

The polluted lake began to clear up due to the ecosystem restoration project.

Environmental terminology.

그녀의 순수한 웃음은 보는 사람의 마음까지 맑아지게 한다.

Her pure laughter makes even the viewer's heart clear up.

-게 하다 (causative effect).

한차례 소나기가 대지를 적신 후, 공기는 더없이 맑아졌다.

After a shower soaked the earth, the air became incomparably clear.

Poetic '더없이'.

복잡한 도심을 벗어나니 비로소 시야가 맑아지는 기분이다.

Leaving the complex city center, I finally feel like my vision is clearing up.

Contrast between city and nature.

오해가 풀리자 두 사람의 관계도 한결 맑아진 모습이었다.

Once the misunderstanding was resolved, the relationship between the two also seemed much clearer.

Relationship metaphor.

깊은 잠을 자고 나면 어지러웠던 정신이 맑아지곤 한다.

After a deep sleep, my dizzy spirit often clears up.

-곤 하다 (habitual action).

정치적 투명성이 확보될 때 사회 전반의 분위기가 맑아질 수 있다.

When political transparency is secured, the overall atmosphere of society can clear up.

Sociopolitical abstract usage.

그 작가의 문체는 읽을수록 독자의 머릿속을 맑아지게 하는 힘이 있다.

The author's style has the power to clear the reader's mind the more they read.

Literary criticism.

빙하가 녹아내린 물이 호수로 유입되며 수질이 맑아지는 현상을 관찰했다.

We observed the phenomenon where water from melting glaciers flows into the lake and the water quality clears up.

Scientific observation.

세파에 찌든 마음이 산사의 고요함 속에서 맑아지는 것을 느꼈다.

I felt my heart, weary from the world's hardships, clearing up in the silence of the mountain temple.

Archaic/Literary vocabulary ('세파').

데이터가 정제됨에 따라 분석 결과의 방향성 또한 맑아지기 마련이다.

As the data is refined, the direction of the analysis results is also bound to clear up.

Professional/Data science context.

부패한 관료 사회가 맑아지기 위해서는 강력한 개혁이 뒷받침되어야 한다.

For a corrupt bureaucratic society to clear up, strong reforms must be supported.

Metaphor for institutional purity.

안료가 침전되면서 수채화 물감이 맑아지는 과정을 지켜보았다.

I watched the process of the watercolor paint clearing up as the pigment settled.

Artistic/Physical process.

기존의 선입견을 버리니 비로소 사물의 본질이 맑아져 보이기 시작했다.

By discarding existing prejudices, the essence of things finally began to appear clear.

Philosophical realization.

Colocaciones comunes

하늘이 맑아지다

머리가 맑아지다

정신이 맑아지다

공기가 맑아지다

물이 맑아지다

눈이 맑아지다

날씨가 맑아지다

시야가 맑아지다

피가 맑아지다

세상이 맑아지다

Frases Comunes

차차 맑아지다

— To gradually clear up. Used in weather forecasts.

전국이 차차 맑아지겠습니다.

말끔히 맑아지다

— To clear up completely without any trace of clouds or dirt.

하늘이 말끔히 맑아졌네요.

씻은 듯이 맑아지다

— To become as clear as if it were washed.

비 온 뒤 공기가 씻은 듯이 맑아졌다.

갑자기 맑아지다

— To clear up suddenly.

날씨가 갑자기 맑아져서 다행이에요.

다시 맑아지다

— To become clear again.

비가 그치고 다시 맑아졌어요.

점점 맑아지다

— To become clearer and clearer.

강물이 점점 맑아지고 있다.

기분이 맑아지다

— For one's mood to become clear/refreshed.

좋은 음악을 들으니 기분이 맑아져요.

마음이 맑아지다

— For one's heart/soul to become pure or clear.

그를 용서하니 마음이 맑아졌다.

눈앞이 맑아지다

— For the view in front of one's eyes to clear up.

안개가 걷히고 눈앞이 맑아졌다.

혈색이 맑아지다

— For one's complexion to become clear and healthy.

잠을 푹 자니 혈색이 맑아졌다.

Se confunde a menudo con

맑아지다 vs 개다

Only for weather (rain/snow stopping). '맑아지다' is more general.

맑아지다 vs 깨끗해지다

Refers to cleanliness/hygiene. '맑아지다' refers to transparency/clarity.

맑아지다 vs 밝아지다

Refers to brightness/light. '맑아지다' refers to the state of being unclouded.

Modismos y expresiones

"비 온 뒤에 땅이 굳고 하늘이 맑아진다"

— After the rain, the ground hardens and the sky clears. (Similar to 'After a storm comes a calm').

고생 끝에 낙이 온다고, 비 온 뒤에 하늘이 맑아지는 법이야.

Proverbial

"머릿속이 맑아지다"

— To have a clear head; to be able to think clearly after confusion.

문제를 해결하고 나니 머릿속이 맑아졌다.

Common

"눈을 씻고 봐도 맑아지다"

— Used to describe something that is undeniably clear and pure.

그의 진심은 눈을 씻고 봐도 맑아 보인다.

Metaphorical

"속이 맑아지다"

— To feel refreshed internally (often after drinking something cold or healthy).

시원한 물 한 잔에 속이 맑아지는 기분이다.

Informal

"세상이 맑아 보이다"

— To see the world in a positive, clear light (often when happy).

사랑에 빠지니 세상이 맑아 보인다.

Poetic

"거울처럼 맑아지다"

— To become as clear as a mirror (usually water).

호수가 거울처럼 맑아졌다.

Descriptive

"구름 걷히듯 맑아지다"

— To clear up as if clouds are lifting (used for worries).

걱정이 구름 걷히듯 맑아졌다.

Literary

"수정처럼 맑아지다"

— To become crystal clear.

바닷물이 수정처럼 맑아졌다.

Descriptive

"정신이 번쩍 들며 맑아지다"

— To suddenly become alert and clear-headed.

찬바람을 맞으니 정신이 번쩍 들며 맑아졌다.

Common

"앞길이 맑아지다"

— For one's future path to become clear/promising.

이제야 제 앞길이 좀 맑아지는 것 같아요.

Metaphorical

Fácil de confundir

맑아지다 vs 맑다

Base adjective vs. becoming verb.

'맑다' is the state (is clear); '맑아지다' is the change (becomes clear).

하늘이 맑아요 (Sky is clear) vs. 하늘이 맑아져요 (Sky is clearing up).

맑아지다 vs 깨끗하다

Both imply a positive 'clean' state.

'깨끗하다' is about absence of dirt; '맑다' is about transparency.

이 물은 맑아요 (This water is transparent) vs. 이 방은 깨끗해요 (This room is clean).

맑아지다 vs 투명하다

Both mean transparent.

'투명하다' is more technical/objective; '맑다' is more natural/poetic.

유리가 투명하다 (Glass is transparent) vs. 공기가 맑다 (Air is clear).

맑아지다 vs 환하다

Both involve light.

'환하다' is about the intensity of light; '맑다' is about the quality of the medium.

방이 환하다 (Room is bright) vs. 물이 맑다 (Water is clear).

맑아지다 vs 명확하다

Both translated as 'clear'.

'명확하다' is for facts/logic; '맑다' is for physical/mental states.

이유가 명확하다 (The reason is clear) vs. 정신이 맑다 (The mind is clear).

Patrones de oraciones

날씨가 맑아져요.

The weather is clearing up.

N이/가 맑아졌어요.

The sky/water/air became clear.

V-더니 맑아졌어요.

It was [cloudy], and then it cleared up.

N을/를 V-니 머리가 맑아져요.

After doing [something], my head clears up.

N이/가 맑아지기 마련이다.

N is bound to clear up.

N이/가 맑아지는 듯하다.

It feels as if N is clearing up.

N이/가 맑아짐에 따라...

As N clears up...

N을/를 통해 정신이 맑아지다.

To attain mental clarity through N.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivos

맑음 (clearness/sunniness)

청명 (clarity/purity - Hanja)

Verbos

맑다 (to be clear)

맑히다 (to make clear/purify - causative)

Adjetivos

맑디맑다 (to be very, very clear)

Relacionado

깨끗하다

선명하다

투명하다

순수하다

개다

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Cómo usarlo

frequency

Very common in daily life, media, and literature.

Errores comunes

Using '맑아지다' with an object (을/를). → Using '이/가' with '맑아지다'.
'맑아지다' is intransitive. You cannot 'clear' something; it clears by itself.
Spelling it as '맑어지다'. → '맑아지다'.
Because the stem '맑' has 'ㅏ', it must be followed by '-아지다', not '-어지다'.
Using '개다' for the mind. → Using '맑아지다' for the mind.
'개다' is strictly for weather. '맑아지다' is more versatile.
Using '맑아지다' for a clean room. → Using '깨끗해지다'.
'맑아지다' is about transparency. Rooms don't become transparent; they become clean.
Pronouncing it as [mak-a-ji-da]. → [mal-ga-ji-da].
You must pronounce the 'ㄹ' when a vowel follows the 'ㄹㄱ' batchim.

Consejos

Change of State

Remember the -아/어지다 pattern. It always shows a transition. '맑다' is the status, '맑아지다' is the movement.

Weather News

If you hear '차차 맑아지겠습니다' on TV, it means 'It will gradually clear up.' Pack your sunglasses!

Mental Clarity

Use '머리가 맑아지다' after you finish a hard exam or a long sleep. It sounds very natural.

Batchim Flow

The 'ㄹ' sound is key. Don't drop it! [Mal-ga] not [Ma-ga].

Better than 'Good'

Instead of just saying '날씨가 좋아져요' (weather gets good), use '맑아져요' to be more descriptive about the sky.

Adverb Pairs

Pairs well with '점점' (gradually), '갑자기' (suddenly), and '말끔히' (neatly).

Air Quality

In Korea, this word is essential for talking about 'Fine Dust' (미세먼지) clearing up.

Purity

Use it to describe someone's eyes or voice if they sound/look very pure and clear.

Verb Endings

You'll often hear it as '맑아졌네요!' when someone looks out the window and notices the sun.

Word Family

Learn '맑음' (Clear/Sunny) as the noun form. You'll see it on weather apps.

Memorízalo

Mnemotecnia

Think of 'Mark' (맑). Mark wants his 'eyes' (아) to be 'clear' so he can 'see' (지다). 맑 + 아 + 지다 = To become clear.

Asociación visual

Imagine a dirty window being wiped with a squeegee, and suddenly the blue sky outside becomes visible. That transition is '맑아지다'.

Word Web

Sky Water Mind Eyes Air Transparency Purity Post-Rain

Desafío

Try to use '맑아지다' three times today: once for the weather, once for how your head feels after coffee, and once for a clean glass of water.

Origen de la palabra

Derived from the native Korean adjective '맑다' (to be clear) which dates back to Middle Korean 'ᄆᆞᆰ다'. The '-아지다' suffix is a productive grammatical construct in Korean used to form inchoative verbs from adjectives.

Significado original: To be transparent, pure, or unclouded.

Koreanic

Contexto cultural

No specific sensitivities; it is a universally positive and safe word.

English speakers often say 'it's clearing up' for weather, but rarely for 'eyes' or 'blood'. In Korean, these are very common and natural.

The song '맑아지다' by various indie artists often deals with healing. Weather forecaster Kang Ah-rang is famous for her '맑음' reports. Traditional Korean poems (Sijo) often use '맑다' to describe the virtuous scholar's mind.

Practica en la vida real

Contextos reales

Talking about the weather

내일은 맑아질까요?
비가 그치고 맑아졌어요.
오후에 맑아진대요.
하늘이 참 맑아졌네요.

Feeling refreshed

머리가 맑아지는 기분이에요.
세수하니 정신이 맑아진다.
커피 마시고 머리가 맑아졌어.
잠깐 쉬니까 정신이 맑아지네.

Environmental issues

공기가 맑아졌으면 좋겠어요.
강물이 다시 맑아지고 있어요.
미세먼지가 없어서 공기가 맑아졌다.
필터를 쓰니 물이 맑아지네요.

Health and Beauty

눈이 맑아지는 안약이에요.
피부가 맑아진 것 같아요.
피를 맑아지게 하는 음식.
얼굴색이 맑아졌어요.

Visual clarity

안경 닦으니 시야가 맑아졌어.
모니터가 맑아 보여요.
창문이 맑아지니까 좋네요.
안개가 걷혀서 앞이 맑아졌다.

Inicios de conversación

"비가 그쳤네요. 이제 곧 날씨가 맑아지겠죠? (The rain stopped. It will clear up soon, right?)"

"요즘 미세먼지가 심한데, 언제쯤 공기가 맑아질까요? (Fine dust is bad lately; when will the air clear up?)"

"피곤할 때 머리가 맑아지는 방법이 있나요? (Is there a way to clear your head when you're tired?)"

"이 근처에 물이 맑아지는 계곡이 어디인가요? (Where is a valley nearby where the water becomes clear?)"

"안경을 새로 맞췄더니 세상이 정말 맑아 보여요! (I got new glasses and the world looks so clear!)"

Temas para diario

오늘 날씨가 흐렸다가 맑아졌을 때 어떤 기분이 들었나요? (How did you feel when it was cloudy today and then cleared up?)

당신의 복잡한 머릿속을 맑아지게 하는 것들은 무엇인가요? (What are the things that make your complicated mind clear up?)

최근에 공기가 가장 맑아졌다고 느꼈던 순간은 언제인가요? (When was the moment you felt the air became the clearest recently?)

강물이나 바닷물이 맑아지는 것을 보며 느낀 점을 써보세요. (Write about what you felt watching river or sea water become clear.)

누군가와의 오해가 풀려 관계가 맑아졌던 경험이 있나요? (Do you have an experience where a misunderstanding was resolved and a relationship cleared up?)

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

Generally, no. For a room, you should use '깨끗해지다' (to become clean) or '환해지다' (to become bright). '맑아지다' is for things that are transparent or the atmosphere.

No, it is very versatile! You can use it for water, air, your mind, your spirit, your eyes, and even your blood or complexion.

In '맑아지다', the 'ㄹ' stays and the 'ㄱ' moves to the next syllable, so it sounds like [mal-ga-ji-da].

'개다' is only for the weather (rain stopping). '맑아지다' can be used for the weather too, but also for many other things like water and the mind.

No, because '맑아지다' is an intransitive verb. You must say '머리가 맑아지다'. If you want to use '머리를', you must use the causative '맑게 하다'.

Yes, it almost always implies a positive transition toward clarity, health, or purity.

It is most common in weather forecasts (날씨 예보) and environmental reports (환경 뉴스).

You can say someone's 'eyes' or 'soul' is clear (맑다), but '맑아지다' would imply they were once 'cloudy' or corrupt and have now become pure.

The most common opposites are '흐려지다' (to become cloudy/blurry) or '탁해지다' (to become murky/muddy).

The Hanja '淸' (청 - clear) is often used in related words like '청명하다', but '맑아지다' itself is a native Korean word.

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