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빛나다

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Korean

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Etymology

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Univerbation of (bit, light) +‎ 나다 (nada, to emerge). First attested in the Yongbi eocheon'ga (龍飛御天歌 / 용비어천가), 1447, as Middle Korean 빛나다 (Yale: pichnata).

Pronunciation

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Romanizations
Revised Romanization?binnada
Revised Romanization (translit.)?bichnada
McCune–Reischauer?pinnada
Yale Romanization?pichnata

Verb

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빛나다 (binnada) (infinitive 빛나, sequential 빛나니)

  1. to shine (means to emit bright light or radiate light visibly, as a source of illumination does)
    정상에서 떠오르자 산자락 환하게 빛난다.
    San jeongsang'eseo haega tteooreuja sanjaragi hwanhage binnanda.
    As the sun rises over the mountain peak, the mountainsides shine brightly.
    Synonyms: 반작이다 (banjagida), 반짝이다 (banjjagida), 발광하다 (balgwanghada), 번쩍이다 (beonjjeogida), 비치다 (bichida), 빤짝이다 (ppanjjagida)
  2. to glisten(refers to the effect of light reflecting off a surface, causing it to sparkle or shimmer with brilliance)
    얼음 맺힌 이슬 아침 햇살 빛난다.
    Eoreum wie maechin iseuri achim haetsare binnanda.
    The dew clinging to the ice glistens in the morning sunlight.
    Synonyms: 광나다 (gwangnada), 반작이다 (banjagida), 반짝이다 (banjjagida), 번쩍이다 (beonjjeogida), 비치다 (bichida), 빤짝이다 (ppanjjagida), 윤나다 (yunnada)
  3. to shine (describes an outstanding quality or achievement that stands out with brilliance, often used metaphorically to denote excellence or honour)
    그녀 리더십 회사 전체에서 빛난다.
    Geunyeoui rideosibeun hoesa jeoncheeseo binnanda.
    Her leadership shines throughout the entire company.
    Synonyms: 돋보이다 (dotboida), 두드러지다 (dudeureojida), 반작이다 (banjagida), 반짝이다 (banjjagida), 번쩍이다 (beonjjeogida), 빤짝이다 (ppanjjagida)
  4. to sparkle (indicates that someone’s eyes exhibit a bright, clear quality, often reflecting emotion, intelligence, or inspiration)
    기쁨 희망으로 빛난다.
    Geuui nuneun gippeumgwa huimang'euro binnanda.
    His eyes sparkle with joy and hope.
    Synonyms: 반작이다 (banjagida), 반짝이다 (banjjagida), 번쩍이다 (beonjjeogida), 비치다 (bichida), 빤짝이다 (ppanjjagida)

Conjugation

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