Level 2

인정받다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '인정받다' means 'to receive recognition' or 'to be acknowledged' by others. It is often used when someone gains approval or respect for their efforts, skills, or achievements.

Common Contexts

You will frequently hear '인정받다' in work or school settings where people want their hard work or talents to be noticed and appreciated. It can also be used in social contexts when someone wants their qualities or contributions to be acknowledged.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 인정받다 + 에서 (e.g., 회사에서 인정받다): to be recognized at a place like a company or school.
  • 노력/실력으로 인정받다: to be recognized for effort or ability.
  • 많은 사람들에게 인정받다: to be recognized by many people.

Register and Politeness

'인정받다' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is a passive form of '인정하다' (to recognize), so it emphasizes the subject receiving recognition.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '인정받다' with '인정하다' which means 'to recognize' or 'to admit' from the perspective of the subject doing the recognizing. Remember, '인정받다' focuses on the subject receiving recognition, not giving it.

Example Sentences

그는 회사에서 열심히 일해서 인정받았다.

Geuneun hoesaseo yeolsimhi ilhaeseo injeongbatda.

He worked hard at the company and received recognition.

학생들은 선생님의 노력을 인정받고 싶어 한다.

Haksaengdeureun seonsaengnimui noryeogeul injeongbatgo sipeo handa.

Students want to be recognized for their teacher's efforts.

그 배우는 연기력으로 많은 사람들에게 인정받았다.

Geu baewoneun yeongiryeogeuro maneun saramdeurege injeongbatda.

That actor was recognized by many people for his acting skills.