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심해지다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '심해지다' means 'to become severe, deep, or serious.' It is often used to describe situations, conditions, or feelings that worsen or intensify over time.

Common Contexts

You will frequently hear '심해지다' when talking about health conditions, conflicts, weather, or emotional states that are deteriorating or becoming more intense.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '병이 심해지다' (illness worsens): used when someone's health condition deteriorates.
  • '갈등이 심해지다' (conflict intensifies): used in social or interpersonal contexts.
  • '날씨가 심해지다' (weather worsens): used to describe worsening weather conditions.

Register and Politeness

'심해지다' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is a descriptive verb and does not carry strong emotional connotations by itself.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '심해지다' with '심하다,' which is an adjective meaning 'severe' or 'extreme.' Remember that '심해지다' is a verb meaning 'to become severe,' so it describes a change or process rather than a static state.

Example Sentences

그의 병이 점점 심해지고 있다.

Geuui byeongi jeomjeom simhaejigo itda.

His illness is getting worse.

갈등이 심해지면 대화를 통해 해결해야 한다.

Galdeungi simhaejimyeon daehwareul tonghae haegyeolhaeya handa.

If the conflict worsens, it should be resolved through dialogue.

날씨가 점점 심해져서 외출하기 어려워졌다.

Nalssiga jeomjeom simhaejyeoseo oechulhagi eoryeowojyeotda.

The weather got worse, making it difficult to go outside.