This is the 12174th most frequent Korean word.
늘어난다
"늘어난다" means "to increase" or "to expand."
The word '늘어난다' in this sentence refers to the expansion or increase in size or number, applied to the context of population growth.
인구가 빠르게 늘어난다.
The population is increasing rapidly.
Here, '늘어난다' is used to describe the extension or lengthening of a physical material, showcasing its elastic property.
고무줄을 당기면 길이가 늘어난다.
When you pull a rubber band, its length increases.
In this example, '늘어난다' signifies the growth or elongation in terms of time duration, reflecting a change in a schedule or workload.