Meaning and Usage
The verb '진행되다' is a passive form meaning 'to be progressed' or 'to be conducted.' It is commonly used to describe events, meetings, projects, or processes that are underway or moving forward. It often appears in formal or semi-formal contexts.
Common Contexts
You will frequently hear '진행되다' in business meetings, project updates, or event announcements. It emphasizes that something is actively happening or being carried out according to plan.
Collocations and Patterns
- '회의가 진행되다' (a meeting is held/progressed): used when describing the flow of a meeting.
- '프로젝트가 진행되다' (a project is underway): common in work or school contexts.
- '진행 중이다' (to be in progress): a very common phrase to indicate ongoing action.
Register and Politeness
'진행되다' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings, but it is more common in formal speech or writing.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '진행되다' with '진행하다' (to progress or conduct something actively). Remember, '진행되다' is passive, focusing on the event or process itself being carried out, not the doer.