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TOPIK 5verb

대변하다

daebyeonhada

대변해요 · 대변했어요 · 대변할 거예요 · 대변하세요

to speak for, to represent; to reflect, to typify

Example

이 노래는 청년 세대의 고민을 잘 대변하고 있어요.

This song captures the worries of the younger generation well.

Word parts

대 on behalf변 speak

Literally 'speak on someone's behalf.'

Good to know

Not 대변 (大便) 'bowel movement' — context matters, and 대변인 is the safe, common derivative.