Meaning and Usage
The verb '계속되다' means 'to continue' or 'to be continued.' It is often used to describe events, states, or actions that persist over time without interruption. It is a passive or intransitive form, so the subject is usually the thing that continues by itself.
Common Contexts
You will frequently hear '계속되다' in weather reports (e.g., rain or snow continuing), meetings or events that last longer than expected, or ongoing problems or situations.
Collocations and Patterns
- 계속되다 + time expressions: to indicate duration (e.g., 하루 종일 계속되다 - continue all day)
- 계속되다 + 고 있다: to emphasize ongoing continuation (e.g., 계속되고 있다)
- 문제가 계속되다: problems continue
Register and Politeness
'계속되다' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is common in news, reports, and everyday conversation.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '계속되다' with '계속하다.' Remember, '계속되다' is passive/intransitive (something continues), while '계속하다' is active (someone continues something). For example, '비가 계속된다' (The rain continues) vs. '나는 공부를 계속한다' (I continue studying).