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발표하다

B1 verb #1,200 가장 일반적인 9분 분량

발표하다

balpyohada 상위 1,200

연습하기 예시 노트와 팁 발표하다 30초 만에

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At the A1 level, you can think of 발표하다 as 'to show and tell' or 'to speak in front of the class.' While it is a bit advanced for absolute beginners, you will encounter it early if you are a student. You might use it in very simple sentences like 'I present today' (저는 오늘 발표해요). At this stage, don't worry about the complex Hanja (Chinese characters) behind it. Just remember that it is a verb used when you are the one speaking and others are listening in a classroom. It follows the standard -하다 verb conjugation rules. You can use it to talk about your schedule: 'Tomorrow is presentation' (내일은 발표예요 - using the noun form). It's a useful word to know so you can understand when a teacher asks you to speak. Focus on the basic present tense 발표해요 and the past tense 발표했어요. You might also see it on posters for school events. It's one of those 'school words' that becomes very familiar very quickly.

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At the A2 level, you should start using 발표하다 with objects and basic particles. You can say things like 'I presented my hobby' (저는 제 취미를 발표했어요). You should also be able to use it with time markers like 'next week' or 'yesterday.' At this level, you begin to understand that 발표하다 is more formal than 말하다. You might use it to describe a small task at work or a project in a Korean language class. You should also recognize the noun form 발표 and how it combines with other verbs, such as 발표를 하다 (to do a presentation) or 발표가 있다 (to have a presentation). You can also start using basic connectors like -고 or -아서: 'I prepared and then presented' (준비하고 발표했어요). This level is about building confidence in using the word in structured, predictable environments like a classroom or a simple office meeting.

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At the B1 level (your current level), you should be comfortable using 발표하다 in a variety of professional and academic contexts. You understand that it means 'to formally present' or 'to announce.' You can use it to talk about research, plans, or results: 'The company announced the plan' (회사가 계획을 발표했습니다). You should also be familiar with the passive form 발표되다 (to be announced), which is very common in news headlines. For example, 'The results were announced' (결과가 발표되었습니다). You can now use more complex grammar patterns like -기 위해 (in order to) or -(으)면서 (while): 'I used a PPT while presenting' (PPT를 사용하면서 발표했어요). You should also distinguish between 발표하다 and similar verbs like 보고하다 (to report to a boss). This is the level where you start to appreciate the 'public' nuance of the word—it's not just talking; it's communicating information to an audience with a purpose.

At the B2 level, you can use 발표하다 to discuss more abstract or technical topics. You might talk about the government 'releasing' a policy (정책을 발표하다) or a scientist 'publishing' research (연구를 발표하다). You understand the nuance of 'releasing' creative works, like a new song or a movie. You should be able to use the word in the middle of complex sentences with various endings like -ㄴ/는다고 발표하다 (to announce that...). For example, 'The government announced that the economy is growing' (정부는 경제가 성장하고 있다고 발표했습니다). You also recognize the word in formal written Korean, such as in news articles or academic papers. You can discuss the 'quality' of a presentation using adverbs like 성공적으로 (successfully) or 인상적으로 (impressively). At this stage, 발표하다 is a versatile tool for describing how information flows in society.

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At the C1 level, you have a deep understanding of the formal and institutional nuances of 발표하다. You can distinguish it from highly formal synonyms like 공표하다 (to proclaim) or 성명을 내다 (to issue a statement). You use it to describe complex societal phenomena, such as the 'announcement of the college entrance exam results' (수능 성적 발표) and the social impact it has. You are comfortable with the causative and passive nuances, such as 발표하게 시키다 (to make someone present) or 발표될 예정이다 (to be scheduled to be announced). You can also use the word metaphorically or in high-level academic discussions about 'presenting' a new theory or paradigm. Your usage is precise, and you never confuse it with more casual speech verbs. You can also critique a 발표 based on its logic, delivery, and visual aids, using sophisticated vocabulary.

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At the C2 level, your mastery of 발표하다 is indistinguishable from that of a native speaker. You understand its use in historical contexts (e.g., the announcement of the Declaration of Independence) and in the most specialized fields of law, science, and the arts. You can use it in highly formal speeches or written documents with perfect tone and register. You are aware of the subtle differences between 발표, 발간 (publication of a book), 발매 (release for sale), and 출시 (launch of a product), and you choose 발표하다 when the emphasis is on the 'act of informing the public.' You can also use the word in creative writing to describe the 'unveiling' of a character's true intentions or the 'revelation' of a plot point in a formal setting. You can navigate the most complex honorific structures surrounding the word, even in high-stakes diplomatic or corporate environments.

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연습하기 예시 노트와 팁

발표하다 30초 만에

A formal verb meaning to present or announce information to a group, commonly used in schools, offices, and news media.
Requires an audience and usually involves preparation; it is the standard term for giving a presentation (PPT).
Can also mean 'to release' creative works like songs, books, or movies to the general public.
Grammatically transitive, taking the object marker -을/를 for the information being shared.

The Korean verb 발표하다 (balpyohada) is a foundational term in both academic and professional Korean, representing the act of formally presenting or announcing information to a group. At its core, it combines the Hanja characters 발 (發), meaning to emit, start, or set forth, and 표 (表), meaning a surface, table, or to express. Together, they create the concept of 'bringing something to the surface' or 'putting information out into the open.' This isn't just casual talking; it implies a structured delivery of information, often involving preparation, data, or a specific objective. Whether you are a student standing in front of a classroom with a poster board or a government official releasing a new policy statement to the press, you are engaging in the act of 발표.

Academic Context: In schools and universities, this word is most frequently used for 'class presentations.' Students are often required to research a topic and 발표하다 their findings to their peers and professors. It covers everything from a five-minute book report to a doctoral thesis defense.
Business and Corporate Usage: In the workplace, 발표하다 refers to presenting project proposals, quarterly results, or marketing strategies. It is the standard term for 'giving a presentation' in a meeting room or at a conference.
Official and Media Announcements: When a company releases a new product (신제품 발표), or when the government announces a new law or the results of an investigation, this verb is used. It carries a weight of authority and finality that casual verbs like '말하다' (to speak) lack.

내일 경제학 수업 시간에 제 연구 결과를 발표할 예정입니다.
— I plan to present my research results in tomorrow's economics class.

Furthermore, the word extends into the creative arts. When an author publishes a new book or a musician releases a new album, they are said to 발표하다 their work to the public. It signifies the transition of a work from a private state to a public one. In the digital age, this also applies to blog posts or social media announcements that have an official or semi-official tone. Understanding the nuance of this word requires recognizing the 'public' nature of the action. You wouldn't 발표하다 a secret to a single friend in a coffee shop; you would 말하다 (tell) or 고백하다 (confess) it. 발표하다 requires an audience, even if that audience is the general public through a digital medium.

정부는 오늘 새로운 부동산 정책을 발표했습니다.
— The government announced a new real estate policy today.

Creative Release: BTS가 새로운 싱글을 발표하자마자 전 세계 차트 1위를 차지했습니다. (As soon as BTS released their new single, it took first place on charts worldwide.)

In summary, 발표하다 is a versatile yet formal verb. It covers the spectrum from a child's show-and-tell to a global tech company's keynote address. It implies preparation, a formal setting, and the dissemination of information to a group. When you use this word, you are signaling that the information being shared is important enough to be structured and delivered with intent.

Using 발표하다 correctly involves understanding its grammatical structure and the particles that accompany it. As a transitive verb, it almost always takes an object, which is the information or item being presented. This object is marked with the particles -을/를. For example, if you are presenting 'results' (결과), you say 결과를 발표하다.

Basic Sentence Structure: [Subject] + [Object]-을/를 + 발표하다.
(Example: 저는 제 의견을 발표했습니다. - I presented my opinion.)
Indicating the Location/Occasion: To specify where or during what event the presentation happens, use the particle -에서.
(Example: 회의에서 계획을 발표할 거예요. - I will present the plan at the meeting.)

많은 사람들 앞에서 발표하는 것은 항상 긴장됩니다.
— Presenting in front of many people is always nerve-wracking.

The verb can be conjugated into various levels of formality. In professional settings, you will almost exclusively hear the formal polite form 발표합니다 or the honorific 발표하십니다 (when referring to a superior). In a classroom among peers, the standard polite form 발표해요 is common. It is also frequently used in the noun form 발표 (presentation/announcement) combined with other verbs like 발표를 준비하다 (to prepare a presentation) or 발표를 듣다 (to listen to a presentation).

시험 합격자가 내일 오전 10시에 발표됩니다.
— The exam passers will be announced tomorrow at 10 AM.

Common Tense Conjugations

Past: 발표했다 (Announced/Presented)
Present: 발표한다 / 발표해요 (Announces/Presents)
Future: 발표할 것이다 / 발표할 거예요 (Will announce/present)

One interesting usage is the 'causative' or 'intent' form 발표하게 되다, which implies that one ended up presenting or was put in a position to present. For example, 제가 팀장님 대신 발표하게 되었습니다 (I ended up presenting on behalf of the team leader). This adds a layer of circumstantial nuance often found in polite Korean speech. Mastering these variations allows you to navigate social hierarchies and situational contexts effectively.

In South Korea, you will encounter 발표하다 in several distinct environments, each with its own atmosphere. The most common place for a learner to hear it is in the educational system. From elementary school to graduate school, the phrase "누가 발표할까요?" (Who will present?) is a staple of classroom life. It signifies the moment of student participation and the sharing of knowledge.

"이번 프로젝트는 김철수 학생이 먼저 발표하겠습니다."
— "Student Chul-soo Kim will present this project first."

The second major arena is the news and media. News anchors use this word constantly when reporting on government actions, corporate earnings, or scientific breakthroughs. When you hear "기상청이 호우 주의보를 발표했습니다" (The Meteorological Administration announced a heavy rain warning), you are hearing the word used in its official 'public notice' capacity. It conveys a sense of urgency and authority. Similarly, in the entertainment industry, K-pop news is filled with 발표. When a group 'drops' a teaser or 'announces' a world tour, the media uses 발표하다 to describe these official releases.

In the Tech World: Samsung or LG 'unpacked' events are described as 신제품 발표회 (New product presentation/launch event). Here, the word is part of a compound noun.
In the Arts: An artist's 'exhibition opening' or a writer's 'book launch' is the moment they 발표하다 their work to the critics and the public.

"삼성전자가 역대 최대 실적을 발표했습니다."
— "Samsung Electronics announced its highest-ever performance results."

Finally, you will hear it in everyday administrative life. If you are waiting for the results of a language proficiency test like TOPIK, you will check the 합격자 발표 (announcement of successful candidates) page. In this context, the word is synonymous with 'official results.' It is a word that bridges the gap between the individual and the institution, making it essential for anyone living or working in Korea.

One of the most frequent mistakes learners make is using 발표하다 when they should use 말하다 (to speak/tell) or 이야기하다 (to talk). Because 발표하다 is often translated as 'to present' or 'to announce,' learners sometimes use it for personal news. For example, saying "친구에게 제 비밀을 발표했어요" (I presented my secret to my friend) sounds very strange and overly formal, as if you stood on a stage with a microphone to tell a secret. In this case, 말했어요 or 털어놓았어요 (confided) is correct.

Confusing with 'Report' (보고하다): In a business context, 발표하다 is for a group audience, while 보고하다 is specifically for reporting to a superior. If you are giving a one-on-one update to your boss, use 보고하다. If you are standing in front of the whole department, use 발표하다.
Misusing the Passive Form: Learners often say 발표되었어요 when they mean they themselves presented. Remember: 발표하다 is 'to present' (active), and 발표되다 is 'to be presented/announced' (passive). If you did the work, use 발표했습니다.

❌ 어제 엄마한테 성적을 발표했어요.
✅ 어제 엄마한테 성적을 말씀드렸어요.
— Don't 'announce' grades to your mom; 'tell' her (using honorifics).

Another mistake is the confusion between 발표하다 and 알리다 (to inform). While 알리다 is general, 발표하다 implies a formal structure. You 알리다 someone of a change in plans, but you 발표하다 a new corporate policy. Finally, pay attention to the object. You don't 'present a person' (unless it's an introduction, which is 소개하다); you present information or results.

By keeping the 'public' and 'formal' nature of the word in mind, you can avoid these common pitfalls. Always ask yourself: Is there an audience? Is this prepared? Is it official? If the answer is yes, 발표하다 is likely the right choice.

Korean has a rich vocabulary for 'speaking' and 'sharing,' so choosing the right alternative to 발표하다 can make your Korean sound much more natural and precise. Depending on the context—whether it's a casual chat, a business report, or a public decree—you might want to use one of the following words.

알리다 (To Inform / To Let Know): This is the most general term. It doesn't require a stage or a formal document. You can 알리다 a friend about a party or 알리다 the public about a danger. It is less formal than 발표하다.
보고하다 (To Report): This is strictly hierarchical. You 보고하다 to a boss, a teacher, or a commander. It implies that the person receiving the information has authority over the person giving it.
공표하다 (To Proclaim / To Publicize): This is even more formal than 발표하다. It is often used in legal or official government contexts, such as 'proclaiming' a law or 'publicizing' official statistics.

그는 자신의 결정을 모두에게 알렸습니다.
— He informed everyone of his decision. (More general/casual than 'presented')

Other specialized terms include 선언하다 (to declare), which is used for things like 'declaring war' or 'declaring independence,' and 공고하다 (to give public notice), often used for job openings or apartment maintenance notices. If you are 'introducing' something for the first time, 소개하다 is the way to go. For example, you 소개하다 a new friend or a new concept.

Choosing between these words depends on the 'who,' 'where,' and 'how.' If you are in a university setting, 발표하다 is almost always the safest and most accurate choice for sharing your work. In a casual setting, stick to 알리다 or 말하다 to avoid sounding like a news anchor!

How Formal Is It?

재미있는 사실

The character 發 (발) is the same one used in '출발' (departure) and '발생' (occurrence), emphasizing the start or outward movement of information.

발음 가이드

UK /pɐɭ.pʰjo.ɦɐ.dɐ/

US /pɑl.pjo.hɑ.dɑ/

In Korean, stress is generally even across syllables, but a slight emphasis often falls on the first syllable '발' (bal).

라임이 맞는 단어

투표하다 (tupyo-hada - to vote) 대표하다 (daepyo-hada - to represent) 전표하다 (jeonpyo-hada - to mark) 공표하다 (gongpyo-hada - to proclaim) 지표하다 (jipyo-hada - to indicate) 가표하다 (gapyo-hada - to mark temporarily) 도표하다 (dopyo-hada - to chart) 수표하다 (supyo-hada - to check/inspect)

자주 하는 실수

Pronouncing '발' like 'ball' in English; it should be shorter and crisper.
Over-aspirating the '표' (pyo) so it sounds like 'py-ho'.
Treating '하다' as a separate word; it must flow naturally as one verb.
Missing the 'h' sound in 'hada' in fast speech.
Confusing the 'p' in 'bal' with a 'b' sound; it is unvoiced in the initial position.

난이도

독해 3/5

Common in news and textbooks, easy to recognize once learned.

쓰기 4/5

Requires correct particle usage and formal conjugation.

말하기 4/5

Pronunciation of 'pyo' and 'bal' can be tricky for beginners.

듣기 3/5

Clear pronunciation in formal contexts makes it easy to hear.

다음에 무엇을 배울까

선수 학습

하다 말하다 사람 학교 준비

다음에 배울 것

보고하다 공표하다 설명하다 토론하다 회의

고급

성명서 기자회견 브리핑 강연 논문

알아야 할 문법

-(으)ㄹ 예정이다

내일 발표할 예정입니다.

-게 되다

제가 발표하게 되었습니다.

-기 위해(서)

발표를 잘하기 위해서 연습해요.

-는 동안

발표하는 동안 조용히 해 주세요.

-자마자

결과를 발표하자마자 전화했어요.

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수준별 예문

저는 오늘 학교에서 발표해요.

I present at school today.

Present tense polite form.

내일 발표가 있어요.

There is a presentation tomorrow.

Using the noun form '발표'.

누가 발표해요?

Who is presenting?

Interrogative form.

제 친구가 발표했어요.

My friend presented.

Past tense.

발표가 재미있어요.

The presentation is fun.

Describing the noun '발표'.

이름을 발표하세요.

Please announce the names.

Imperative polite form.

저는 발표를 좋아해요.

I like presenting.

Object marker -를.

선생님이 발표하십니다.

The teacher is presenting.

Honorific form -십니다.

어제 한국어로 발표했어요.

I presented in Korean yesterday.

Adverbial '한국어로'.

발표를 준비하고 있어요.

I am preparing a presentation.

Present progressive -고 있다.

제 꿈에 대해 발표할 거예요.

I will present about my dream.

Future tense -ㄹ 거예요.

발표가 언제 끝나요?

When does the presentation end?

Time question.

긴장해서 발표를 못 했어요.

I was nervous, so I couldn't present.

Reason connector -아서/어서.

발표 자료를 보여주세요.

Please show the presentation materials.

Noun '발표 자료' (presentation materials).

우리 팀이 같이 발표해요.

Our team presents together.

Subject '우리 팀'.

발표를 잘하고 싶어요.

I want to present well.

Desire -고 싶다.

연구 결과를 내일 발표할 예정입니다.

I plan to present the research results tomorrow.

Formal '-(으)ㄹ 예정입니다'.

새로운 제품을 다음 달에 발표합니다.

We are announcing a new product next month.

Business context.

합격자 명단이 곧 발표될 거예요.

The list of successful candidates will be announced soon.

Passive form '발표되다'.

발표하는 동안 질문은 하지 마세요.

Please do not ask questions while I am presenting.

During '-는 동안'.

회의에서 제 의견을 당당하게 발표했어요.

I confidently presented my opinion at the meeting.

Adverb '당당하게'.

정부는 새로운 법을 발표했습니다.

The government announced a new law.

Formal past tense.

발표 준비를 위해 도서관에 갔어요.

I went to the library to prepare for the presentation.

Purpose '-를 위해'.

그 가수는 어제 신곡을 발표했어요.

That singer released a new song yesterday.

Context of 'releasing' music.

이번 학술 대회에서 논문을 발표하게 되었습니다.

I have come to present a paper at this academic conference.

Causative/Resultative '-게 되다'.

기상청은 태풍 경보를 공식 발표했습니다.

The Meteorological Administration officially announced a typhoon warning.

Official announcement context.

그 작가는 10년 만에 신작을 발표했습니다.

That author released a new work after 10 years.

Time span '10년 만에'.

실험 데이터를 바탕으로 결론을 발표하겠습니다.

I will present the conclusion based on the experimental data.

Based on '-을 바탕으로'.

발표 내용이 아주 인상적이었습니다.

The content of the presentation was very impressive.

Adjective '인상적이다'.

회사는 구조 조정 계획을 전격 발표했습니다.

The company suddenly announced a restructuring plan.

Adverb '전격' (suddenly/completely).

발표자가 질문에 명확하게 답변했습니다.

The presenter answered the questions clearly.

Noun '발표자' (presenter).

성적이 발표되자마자 사이트가 마비되었습니다.

As soon as the grades were announced, the site crashed.

As soon as '-자마자'.

정부는 민생 안정을 위한 추가 대책을 발표할 방침입니다.

The government plans to announce additional measures for the stability of people's livelihoods.

Formal plan '-할 방침이다'.

그 교수는 새로운 패러다임을 학계에 발표했습니다.

The professor presented a new paradigm to the academic world.

Academic context.

사건의 진상이 오늘 오후에 발표될 것으로 보입니다.

It appears that the truth of the incident will be announced this afternoon.

Speculation '-(으)ㄹ 것으로 보이다'.

발표의 논리적 허점을 날카롭게 지적당했습니다.

The logical flaws of the presentation were sharply pointed out.

Passive '지적당하다'.

그 기업은 혁신적인 기술력을 전 세계에 발표했습니다.

The company announced its innovative technological capabilities to the whole world.

Global context.

후보자들은 각자의 공약을 대중 앞에 발표했습니다.

The candidates presented their respective pledges before the public.

Political context.

연구팀은 획기적인 암 치료법을 발표하여 주목을 받았습니다.

The research team received attention by announcing a breakthrough cancer treatment.

Reason/Method '-하여'.

발표문의 초안을 수정하는 데 시간이 오래 걸렸습니다.

It took a long time to revise the draft of the presentation text.

Noun '발표문' (presentation script).

헌법재판소는 해당 법률의 위헌 여부를 오늘 발표합니다.

The Constitutional Court announces today whether the law in question is unconstitutional.

Legal/Judicial context.

그 철학자는 존재의 본질에 대한 새로운 담론을 발표했습니다.

The philosopher presented a new discourse on the essence of existence.

Philosophical context.

중앙은행은 기준 금리 동결을 전격적으로 발표했습니다.

The central bank announced a freeze on the benchmark interest rate in a surprise move.

Economic/Financial context.

그의 연구는 학문의 경계를 허무는 새로운 시각을 발표했다는 평을 듣는다.

His research is evaluated as having presented a new perspective that breaks down academic boundaries.

Complex evaluation structure.

성명서 발표를 통해 조직의 입장을 명확히 표명했습니다.

Through the announcement of a statement, the organization's position was clearly expressed.

Noun '성명서' (statement).

정부는 국가 채무 관리 계획을 투명하게 발표해야 합니다.

The government must transparently announce the national debt management plan.

Adverb '투명하게' (transparently).

노벨 위원회는 올해의 평화상 수상자를 공식 발표했습니다.

The Nobel Committee officially announced this year's Peace Prize winner.

International official context.

그 감독은 은퇴 전 마지막 작품을 발표하며 눈시울을 붉혔습니다.

The director's eyes welled up as he released his final work before retirement.

Emotional/Literary context.

동의어

공표하다 제시하다 알리다 드러내다

반의어

숨기다 은폐하다

자주 쓰는 조합

연구 결과를 발표하다

신제품을 발표하다

성명을 발표하다

의견을 발표하다

합격자를 발표하다

신곡을 발표하다

계획을 발표하다

중간 결과를 발표하다

입장을 발표하다

통계를 발표하다

자주 쓰는 구문

발표를 맡다

— To be in charge of the presentation.

이번 팀 프로젝트에서 제가 발표를 맡았어요.

발표를 준비하다

— To prepare for a presentation.

밤새도록 발표를 준비했어요.

발표를 듣다

— To listen to a presentation.

다른 학생들의 발표를 열심히 들었어요.

발표 자료

— Presentation materials (slides, handouts).

발표 자료를 이메일로 보내주세요.

발표 순서

— The order of presentations.

발표 순서를 정합시다.

발표 시간

— Presentation time/duration.

발표 시간은 10분입니다.

발표 내용

— The content of the presentation.

발표 내용이 아주 유익했습니다.

발표 공포증

— Glossophobia (fear of public speaking).

저는 발표 공포증이 있어서 너무 떨려요.

발표회

— A presentation meeting or recital.

피아노 발표회가 열렸습니다.

발표자

— The presenter.

다음 발표자 나오세요.

자주 혼동되는 단어

발표하다 vs 말하다

발표하다 is formal/public; 말하다 is general/personal.

발표하다 vs 보고하다

발표하다 is to an audience; 보고하다 is to a superior.

발표하다 vs 소개하다

발표하다 is for information/results; 소개하다 is for people/new things.

관용어 및 표현

"입을 떼다"

— To start talking (often used when someone finally begins their presentation).

그는 긴장 끝에 겨우 입을 떼고 발표를 시작했다.

Neutral

"무대에 서다"

— To stand on stage (often a metaphor for presenting).

그는 큰 무대에 서서 자신의 연구를 발표했다.

Neutral

"세상에 알리다"

— To let the world know (a grander version of 발표하다).

그는 자신의 발명을 세상에 알렸다.

Literary

"뚜껑을 열다"

— To open the lid (to reveal something, like an announcement).

드디어 신제품 발표회의 뚜껑을 열었다.

Colloquial

"베일을 벗다"

— To take off the veil (to reveal a secret or new product).

베일에 싸여 있던 신곡이 드디어 발표되었다.

Journalistic

"마이크를 잡다"

— To take the microphone (to start speaking/presenting).

그가 마이크를 잡고 계획을 발표했다.

Neutral

"첫선을 보이다"

— To show for the first time (to debut/announce).

그 영화는 영화제에서 첫선을 보였다.

Journalistic

"도장을 찍다"

— To stamp (to finalize an announcement or deal).

계획을 발표하고 마지막 도장을 찍었다.

Colloquial

"화두를 던지다"

— To throw a topic (to present a topic for discussion).

그의 발표는 사회에 큰 화두를 던졌다.

Academic

"종지부를 찍다"

— To put a period (to make a final announcement that ends something).

정부는 논란에 종지부를 찍는 발표를 했다.

Journalistic

혼동하기 쉬운

발표하다 vs 알리다

Both mean to share information.

알리다 is broader and less formal. 발표하다 requires a structured presentation or official release.

친구에게 비밀을 알리다 (O) / 발표하다 (X)

발표하다 vs 공표하다

Both mean to announce.

공표하다 is much more formal, usually reserved for legal or government proclamations.

법률을 공표하다.

발표하다 vs 게재하다

Both used in academic contexts.

게재하다 means to 'publish' in a journal; 발표하다 means to 'present' at a conference.

논문을 학술지에 게재하다.

발표하다 vs 출시하다

Both used for new products.

출시하다 is the act of putting it on the market; 발표하다 is the act of announcing it.

신제품을 발표하고 다음 달에 출시한다.

발표하다 vs 선언하다

Both involve public speaking.

선언하다 is to 'declare' a state or a firm intention (like war or independence).

독립을 선언하다.

문장 패턴

저는 [Noun] 발표해요.

저는 오늘 발표해요.

[Noun]을/를 발표해요.

제 취미를 발표해요.

[Noun]에서 [Noun]을/를 발표할 거예요.

회의에서 계획을 발표할 거예요.

[Noun]이/가 발표되었어요.

결과가 발표되었어요.

[Noun]에 대해 발표하겠습니다.

환경 오염에 대해 발표하겠습니다.

[Noun]을/를 바탕으로 발표하다.

데이터를 바탕으로 발표합니다.

[Noun]라고 발표한 바 있다.

정부는 성공적이라고 발표한 바 있다.

[Noun]의 위헌 여부를 발표하다.

법률의 위헌 여부를 발표하다.

어휘 가족

명사

발표 (Presentation/Announcement)

발표자 (Presenter)

발표회 (Presentation meeting)

발표문 (Presentation script)

발표 자료 (Presentation materials)

동사

발표하다 (To present)

발표되다 (To be presented/announced)

발표시키다 (To make someone present)

형용사

발표된 (Presented/Announced - participial form)

사용법

frequency

Extremely high in academic and professional settings.

자주 하는 실수

Using 발표하다 for personal secrets. → 말하다 / 털어놓다
발표하다 is too formal for personal secrets between friends.
Saying '발표되었어요' when you were the presenter. → 발표했어요
발표되다 is passive (was announced). If you did it, use the active form.
Using 발표하다 for introducing a person. → 소개하다
You present information, but you introduce (소개) people.
Confusing 발표하다 with 보고하다 in the office. → 보고하다 (to boss)
If you are talking only to your boss, it is a report (보고), not a presentation (발표).
Mispronouncing '표' as '보'. → 발표 (pyo)
Changing the 'p' to a 'b' changes the meaning or makes it unintelligible.

팁

The 'Pyo' Chart

Always remember that 'Pyo' (표) means chart or table. If you are showing a chart to people, you are 'Bal-Pyo-ing'.

Passive vs Active

Use '발표하다' when you are the speaker. Use '발표되다' when you are talking about the news/results themselves.

The PPT King

In Korea, a good '발표' often requires a very beautiful PowerPoint. Don't just focus on the words; focus on the '발표 자료'!

Opening Phrase

Start every presentation with '안녕하세요, 지금부터 발표를 시작하겠습니다' to sound like a pro.

Compound Power

Learn words like '신제품 발표' (new product launch) together as one unit; they are very common in the news.

News Keywords

When you hear '발표' on the news, get ready for important information or a new rule.

Formal Endings

Since '발표' is formal, almost always pair it with '-습니다' in written reports.

Audience Matters

If there is no audience, it's not a '발표'. It's just '혼잣말' (talking to yourself) or '말하기' (speaking).

Creative Works

Musicians '발표' songs. Authors '발표' books. It's the moment the art meets the world.

Don't Be Afraid

Even native speakers get '발표 공포증' (presentation fear). Using the word correctly is the first step to overcoming it!

암기하기

기억법

Think of a 'Ball' (발) on a 'Pyo' (Table/Chart). You are showing the ball on the table to everyone. 'Bal-Pyo-Hada'!

시각적 연상

Imagine a person standing on a stage, holding a laser pointer, and pointing at a large screen with a chart (표).

Word Web

Presentation Announcement Speech News Release Stage Audience Slides

챌린지

Try to say '내일 발표해요' (I present tomorrow) five times fast without tripping over the 'p' sounds.

어원

Derived from the Hanja characters 發 (발 - bal) and 表 (표 - pyo).

원래 의미: 發 (To emit/start/send out) + 表 (Surface/Table/Express). Literally: To express and send out to the surface.

Sino-Korean (Hanja-based vocabulary).

문화적 맥락

When announcing sensitive news (like a death or a scandal), the word is still used, but the tone must be extremely formal and somber.

In English, we might say 'I'm giving a talk' or 'I have a meeting,' but Koreans specifically use '발표' to denote the structured part of the meeting.

The 'Apple Event' is always called '신제품 발표회' in Korean media. The 'Declaration of Independence' (독립선언서) involves the act of 발표. K-pop 'Comeback Showcases' are essentially music 발표회.

실생활에서 연습하기

실제 사용 상황

University Class

발표를 시작하겠습니다.
질문 있으십니까?
이상으로 발표를 마치겠습니다.
제 발표 주제는...

Corporate Meeting

이번 분기 실적을 발표하겠습니다.
화면을 봐 주십시오.
다음은 마케팅 계획 발표입니다.
발표 자료를 배포하겠습니다.

News Broadcast

정부가 대책을 발표했습니다.
속보를 발표합니다.
공식 입장을 발표할 예정입니다.
기상청 발표에 따르면...

Music Industry

신곡을 발표했습니다.
앨범 발표회.
컴백 소식을 발표하다.
전 세계에 발표되다.

Exam Results

합격자 발표일.
성적이 발표되었습니다.
발표 명단을 확인하세요.
언제 발표나요?

대화 시작하기

"이번 발표 주제가 뭐예요?"

"발표 준비는 잘 되고 있어요?"

"발표할 때 너무 떨리지 않아요?"

"누가 제일 먼저 발표할까요?"

"어제 그 가수의 신곡 발표 들었어요?"

일기 주제

오늘 학교나 직장에서 발표한 내용에 대해 써 보세요.

가장 기억에 남는 발표는 무엇이었나요?

발표를 잘하기 위해 어떤 노력을 하나요?

만약 전 세계 사람들에게 한 가지를 발표할 수 있다면 무엇을 발표하고 싶나요?

발표 공포증을 극복한 경험이 있나요?

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

No, that would sound very strange. Use '말하다' or '비밀을 털어놓다' instead. 발표하다 is for public/formal information.

발표 is the general Korean word for presentation. 브리핑 (briefing) is a loanword often used in business for a short, concise update.

Yes, it can be used for announcing the release or showing the movie for the first time, though '개봉하다' is more specific for movies.

You can say '발표가 너무 떨려요' or '발표 때문에 긴장돼요.'

Yes, celebrities often '발표' their marriage to the public. For regular people, '알리다' is more common.

It is an event where presentations or performances are held, like a piano recital or a school project day.

Both are correct. '발표하다' is the verb form, while '발표를 하다' uses the noun + object marker + do verb. They are interchangeable.

You can say '결과가 발표되었어요' (The results have been announced).

A '발표자' is the person who is giving the presentation (the presenter).

If the post is an official announcement (like a company's post), yes. If it's just a personal update, '올리다' (to post) is better.

무료 가입하고 팁과 노트 보기