This is the 15063rd most frequent Korean word.
발생하자
"To occur" or "to happen."
In this sentence, '발생하자' is used to indicate the occurrence of an event, introducing a cause-effect relationship.
갑작스러운 사건이 발생하자 모두가 놀랐습니다.
When a sudden incident occurred, everyone was surprised.
Here, '발생하자' demonstrates the onset of an issue, prompting immediate action or response.
문제가 발생하자 즉시 해결 방안을 모색해야 했습니다.
When a problem arose, we had to immediately seek solutions.
The usage of '발생하자' here illustrates the emergence of an opportunity, suggesting a proactive stance.