Korean word

집중되다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchipjjungdoeda

Meaning

  • verbconcentrate

Example

도서관에서는 소음이 적어서 집중돼요.to seo gwa ne seo neun so eu mi cheo geo seo chip jjung dwae yo

The library is quiet, so I can concentrate.

Illustration for 집중되다 (concentrate)

More examples

무대 위로 시선이 집중됐어요.mu dae wi ro si seo ni chip jjung dwae sseo yo

The audience's gaze was focused on the stage.

Core concept

Attention or mental energy gathers around one target, making it easier to work or think with focus.

Common phrases

  • 시선이 집중되다si seo ni chip jjung doe da

    gaze is focused

  • 관심이 집중되다kwan si mi chip jjung doe da

    interest is focused

  • 주의가 집중되다chu ui ga chip jjung doe da

    attention is focused

Similar words

집중하다chipjjunghada: Choosing to direct the mind and effort toward a single task, subject, or activity.
몰리다mollida: A crowd, concern, or force moves toward and gathers around one place or person.
모이다moida: People or objects come together to form one group or collect in one place.

Definition in Korean

정신이나 주의가 한곳으로 모여 일을 수행하거나 생각하기 쉬운 상태가 되다.cheong si ni na chu ui ga han go seu ro mo yeo i reul su haeng ha geo na saeng ga ka gi swi un sang tae ga toe da

Word origin

The word combines a Sino-Korean element meaning concentration with the verb meaning become, so it describes entering a focused state.

Usage tips

  • This form highlights attention becoming focused, often because the situation supports concentration, rather than a person deliberately directing it.

Other meanings

  • be focused onverb

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