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관련되다

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Usage and Meaning

The verb '관련되다' means 'to be related to' or 'to be connected with' something. It is often used in formal or neutral contexts to describe relationships between events, objects, or concepts.

Common Contexts

You will frequently see '관련되다' used in news reports, academic writing, business documents, and conversations about cause and effect or associations.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 관련되다 + 명사 (noun): to be related to something
  • ~와/과 관련되다: to be related to (with)
  • 사건과 관련되다: to be related to an incident
  • 문제와 관련되다: to be related to a problem

Register and Politeness

'관련되다' is a standard verb and can be used in both written and spoken Korean. It is neutral in politeness and often appears in formal contexts.

Common Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse '관련되다' with '관계하다' or '관계되다'. '관련되다' emphasizes a connection or relation, often abstract or indirect, while '관계하다' is more about having a direct relationship or involvement. Use '관련되다' when you want to express that something is connected or associated with another thing.

Example Sentences

이 문제는 환경 보호와 관련되어 있다.

I munjeneun hwangyeong boho wa gwanryeondoeeo itda.

This issue is related to environmental protection.

그 사건과 관련된 증거를 찾고 있다.

Geu sageongwa gwanryeondoen jeunggeoreul chatgo itda.

We are looking for evidence related to that incident.

이 보고서는 회사의 매출과 관련되어 작성되었다.

I bogoseoneun hoesaui maechul gwa gwanryeondoeeo jakseongdoeeotda.

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