Level 4

가까워지다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '가까워지다' means 'to get closer' or 'to become closer.' It can describe physical proximity, emotional closeness, or approaching a certain time or event. It is often used in everyday conversation to express growing intimacy or nearness.

Common Collocations

  • 가까워지다 + 시간/날씨: to describe time or weather approaching (e.g., 겨울이 가까워지다)
  • 마음이 가까워지다: to become emotionally closer
  • 점점 가까워지다: to gradually get closer

Register and Politeness

'가까워지다' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts depending on the sentence ending.

Learner Tips

Don't confuse '가까워지다' with '가깝다' which is an adjective meaning 'close.' '가까워지다' is a verb indicating a change of state, so it often appears with time expressions or emotional contexts. For example, '날씨가 가까워지다' is incorrect; instead, use '겨울이 가까워지다' or '시간이 가까워지다.'

Example Sentences

우리는 대화를 많이 하면서 점점 가까워졌어요.

Urineun daehwareul mani hamyeonseo jeomjeom gakkawojyeosseoyo.

We got closer as we talked a lot.

겨울이 다가오면서 날씨가 점점 가까워지고 있어요.

Gyeouri dagaomyeonseo nalssiga jeomjeom gakkawojigo isseoyo.

As winter approaches, the weather is getting closer (to winter conditions).

서로의 마음이 가까워지려면 솔직한 대화가 필요해요.

Seoroui maeumi gakkawojiryeomyeon soljikhan daehwaga piryohaeyo.

To get closer emotionally, honest conversation is necessary.