No. 5,161 in Korean
높아지고
"높아지고" means "getting higher" or "increasing."
In a sentence
최근에 물가가 계속 높아지고 있어요.
Recently, the prices are continuously increasing.
This usage of "높아지고" in this sentence illustrates its literal meaning of "to increase" or "to rise," often applied to quantitative or measurable contexts.
사람들의 기대가 높아지고 있습니다.
The expectations of people are rising.
Here, "높아지고" is metaphorically used to describe an internal or abstract increase, such as expectations or hopes.
그 산은 올라갈수록 경치가 더 높아지고 멋져요.
The higher you climb the mountain, the more spectacular the view becomes.
In this sentence, "높아지고" reflects the literal ascending height, suggesting a spatial or vertical increase.
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