Korean word

이용되다

Pronunciation

Romanizationiyongdoeda

Meaning

  • verbbe used

Example

이 도구는 집에서 자주 이용됩니다.i to gu neun chi be seo cha ju i yong doem ni da

This tool is often used at home.

Illustration for 이용되다 (be used)

More examples

이 제품은 무료로 이용됩니다.i che pu meun mu ryo ro i yong doem ni da

This product is used for free.

Core concept

Something is put to practical use by a person, so the focus is on the object, place, or information being used.

Common phrases

  • 무료로 이용되다mu ryo ro i yong doe da

    be used for free

  • 다양한 용도로 이용되다ta yang han yong do ro i yong doe da

    be used for various purposes

  • 가정에서 이용되다ka jeong e seo i yong doe da

    be used at home

Similar words

이용하다iyonghada: Using a person, thing, facility, or service serves a purpose or brings a benefit.
사용되다sayongdoeda: A state in which equipment, material, or a method is in use for its intended function.
쓰이다sseuida: A state in which a thing, resource, term, or expression is used in speech or writing.

Definition in Korean

누군가에 의해 물건·시설·정보가 사용되거나 쓰이는 상태를 나타내는 동사nu gun ga e ui hae mul geon si seol cheong bo ga sa yong doe geo na sseu i neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun tong sa

Word origin

The form joins the idea of use with the verb meaning become, so it describes something that comes to be used.

Usage tips

  • In notices and descriptions, this form keeps attention on the thing's role rather than on the person using it.

Opposites

  • 방치되다pangchidoedabe neglectedverb

Related words

  • 이용자iyongjausernoun
  • 이용료iyongnyousage feenoun
  • 이용률iyongnyulusage ratenoun

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