Meaning and Usage
The verb '꼽히다' is a passive form meaning 'to be counted among,' 'to be selected,' or 'to be considered as.' It is often used to indicate that someone or something is recognized or chosen as part of a group or category, such as 'one of the best,' 'most popular,' or 'most important.'
Common Contexts
You will frequently see '꼽히다' in contexts like awards, rankings, or lists where people or things are highlighted for their qualities or achievements. For example, a person might be 꼽히다 as a top candidate, or a book might be 꼽히다 as a bestseller.
Collocations and Patterns
- '최고로 꼽히다' (to be considered the best): used to emphasize the highest rank or quality.
- '가장 ~로 꼽히다' (to be counted as the most ~): used to indicate the top position in a category.
- '중 하나로 꼽히다' (to be counted as one of): used to include something among several notable items.
Register and Politeness
'꼽히다' is neutral in formality and can be used in both spoken and written Korean. It is common in news reports, formal writing, and everyday conversation.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '꼽히다' with the active verb '꼽다' (to count on fingers or to select actively). Remember that '꼽히다' is passive and focuses on being selected or recognized by others, not the act of selecting.