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-음을 보여 주다

show that ~

Attaches to a verb or adjective stem with the noun-forming -음 to state that evidence, data, or an example demonstrates a fact; formal, written style used in reports and essays.

Examples

  • 이 실험 결과는 운동이 건강에 도움이 됨을 보여 준다.

    This experiment result shows that exercise helps one's health.

  • 최근 통계는 독서 인구가 줄고 있음을 보여 준다.

    Recent statistics show that the reading population is decreasing.

  • 그의 행동은 그가 진심으로 사과하고 있음을 보여 준다.

    His actions show that he is sincerely apologizing.

Examples written by Korea TOPIK Center.

Quick check

  1. 1. What does ‘-음을 보여 주다’ mean?

  2. 2. Which form means “show that ~”?