Level 2

팔리다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '팔리다' means 'to be sold' or 'to be in demand.' It is the passive form of '팔다' (to sell), focusing on the item being sold rather than the seller.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '팔리다' when talking about products, goods, or items that are selling well or quickly. It is commonly used in everyday conversation about shopping, business, and market trends.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '잘 팔리다': to sell well, indicating high demand or popularity.
  • '빨리 팔리다': to sell quickly, emphasizing speed of sales.
  • '많이 팔리다': to sell a lot, highlighting quantity sold.

Register and Politeness

'팔리다' is neutral and can be used in both casual and formal contexts. It is often found in news reports, advertisements, and daily conversations.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '팔리다' with '팔다.' Remember, '팔다' is active (someone sells something), while '팔리다' is passive (something is sold). Use '팔리다' when focusing on the item’s sales status rather than the seller's action.

Example Sentences

이 신발은 요즘 정말 잘 팔린다.

I sinbareun yojeum jeongmal jal pallinda.

These shoes are really selling well these days.

그 가게에서는 신제품이 빨리 팔렸다.

Geu gagaeseoneun sinjaepumi ppalli pallyeotda.

The new product sold out quickly at that store.

이 책은 학생들 사이에서 인기가 많아서 잘 팔린다.

I chaegeun haksaengdeul saieseo ingiga manhaseo jal pallinda.

This book is popular among students, so it sells well.