Korean word

쓰이다

Pronunciation

Romanizationsseuida

Meaning

  • verbbe used

Example

이 단어는 아주 많이 쓰인다.i ta neo neun a ju ma ni sseu in da

This word is used very often.

Illustration for 쓰이다 (be used)

More examples

이 표현은 일상 대화에서 자주 쓰인다.i pyo hyeo neun il sang tae hwa e seo cha ju sseu in da

This expression is often used in everyday conversation.

Core concept

An object or resource receives an action from a person or tool and is thereby used or made to function.

Common phrases

  • 자주 쓰이다cha ju sseu i da

    be often used

Similar words

쓰다sseuda: Uses an available object, resource, or amount of time for a particular purpose.
사용되다sayongdoeda: Describes a device, material, or method in active use, especially in formal explanations.

Definition in Korean

대상이 다른 사람이나 도구의 작용으로 이용되거나 기능을 발휘하는 상태를 나타내는 동사.tae sang i ta reun sa ra mi na to gu ui cha gyong eu ro i yong doe geo na ki neung eul pal hwi ha neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun tong sa

Word origin

It is formed from the Korean verb meaning use, write, or spend with a passive suffix.

Usage tips

  • The passive viewpoint is the key difference from the active English verb use, because the Korean subject is the thing receiving the action.

Other meanings

  • be writtenverb
  • be spentverb

Related words

  • 쓰임새sseuimsaeusenoun

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