English–Korean

“become” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationtoeda

Example

그는 의사가 되었다.keu neun ui sa ga toe eot tta

He became a doctor.

Illustration for 되다 (become)

How to say “become” in Korean

“Become” in Korean is 되다 (toeda).

A person or thing comes into a new state, often when the conditions for it are met.

Full entry for 되다: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 되다

이 일은 잘 되었다.i i reun chal toe eot tta

This went well.

Tips for using 되다

  • A person may have the skill to do something, yet rules or circumstances may stop it, and this verb helps mark that difference.

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