Meaning
To make findings or outcomes publicly known.
Cultural Background
The 'Suneung' (CSAT) result announcement is a national event. On this day, the phrase '결과 발표' is everywhere on news and social media, often accompanied by stories of students' joy or disappointment. In survival shows like 'Produce 101' or 'Kingdom', the '결과 발표' is staged with maximum drama, long pauses, and intense music to build suspense for the global audience. In Korean companies, results are often announced in a top-down manner during 'Hoesik' (company dinners) or morning meetings, reinforcing the hierarchical structure. Many Koreans use 'Alrim' (notifications) on their phones to get instant '결과 발표' for everything from lottery numbers to apartment subscription results.
Use the Passive
In news headlines, look for '결과 발표돼' (Results announced). It's shorter and very common in journalism.
Don't use for secrets
If you're telling a friend a secret, use '비밀을 말하다', not '발표하다'.
Meaning
To make findings or outcomes publicly known.
Use the Passive
In news headlines, look for '결과 발표돼' (Results announced). It's shorter and very common in journalism.
Don't use for secrets
If you're telling a friend a secret, use '비밀을 말하다', not '발표하다'.
Hanja Power
Remembering {發表} will help you understand words like '발표회' (presentation/exhibition) and '발표자' (presenter).
Suspense
Koreans often use the phrase '두구두구두구' (drumroll sound) right before '결과를 발표하겠습니다!'
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct object marker.
선생님께서 시험 결과___ 발표하셨습니다.
'결과' is the object of the verb '발표하다', so the object marker '를' is required.
Choose the most appropriate verb for an official news broadcast.
오늘 선거 결과를 ________.
'발표했습니다' is the formal and correct term for an official announcement like election results.
Complete the dialogue in a natural way.
A: 면접 결과가 언제 나와요? B: 내일 홈페이지에서 ________________.
Since the question asks 'when will it come out?', the answer should be in the future tense.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Which situation best fits '결과를 발표하다'?
This is a formal disclosure of an outcome to an audience, which is the core meaning of the phrase.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
발표하다 vs. 보고하다
Common Collocations
Nouns
- • 시험 결과
- • 면접 결과
- • 선거 결과
- • 조사 결과
Adverbs
- • 공식적으로
- • 조만간
- • 드디어
- • 갑자기
Practice Bank
4 exercises선생님께서 시험 결과___ 발표하셨습니다.
'결과' is the object of the verb '발표하다', so the object marker '를' is required.
오늘 선거 결과를 ________.
'발표했습니다' is the formal and correct term for an official announcement like election results.
A: 면접 결과가 언제 나와요? B: 내일 홈페이지에서 ________________.
Since the question asks 'when will it come out?', the answer should be in the future tense.
Which situation best fits '결과를 발표하다'?
This is a formal disclosure of an outcome to an audience, which is the core meaning of the phrase.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsYes, if you are sharing them with a group (e.g., posting your exam results on social media).
No, it can also mean 'to give a presentation' in class or at work.
'발표' is the act of announcing, while '공개' is the act of making something public that was hidden.
Yes, that's a more friendly, less formal way to say 'let me know the results'.
You can say '결과가 나왔어요' (The results came out).
Use '결과를 발표하다' (active) or '결과가 발표되다' (passive).
Yes, '검사 결과를 발표하다' is used when a hospital or doctor shares findings.
Young people might say '결과 떴다' (The results floated up/appeared).
'은폐하다' (to conceal) or '숨기다' (to hide).
Usually, '결혼 발표' is used for celebrities. Normal people use '결혼 소식을 알리다'.
No, you can announce bad results (실패 결과) as well.
Yes, it is a standard term there as well for official statements.
Related Phrases
공개하다
similarTo make public
알리다
similarTo inform
보고하다
contrastTo report
성적을 확인하다
builds onTo check one's grades
우승을 차지하다
builds onTo take the win
