촉발해요 · 촉발했어요 · 촉발할 거예요 · 촉발하세요
to trigger, to spark, to set off
Example
그 발언은 큰 논란을 촉발했습니다.
That remark sparked a huge controversy.
Word parts
촉 touch+발 set off
Literally 'touch and set off' — a touch that sets something off.
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촉발해요 · 촉발했어요 · 촉발할 거예요 · 촉발하세요
to trigger, to spark, to set off
Example
그 발언은 큰 논란을 촉발했습니다.
That remark sparked a huge controversy.
Word parts
Literally 'touch and set off' — a touch that sets something off.