Meaning and Usage
The verb '포함되다' means 'to be included' or 'to be contained within.' It is often used in formal or written contexts such as reports, contracts, or descriptions of products and services.
Common Contexts
You will frequently see '포함되다' when talking about prices including taxes or fees, documents containing specific information, or items that have certain features included.
Collocations and Patterns
- '포함되어 있다' (to be included): a common fixed phrase used to describe something that contains or includes something else.
- '포함시키다' (to include something actively): the causative form related to '포함되다.'
- '세금이 포함되다' (tax is included): a very common collocation when discussing prices.
Register and Politeness
'포함되다' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it is more common in written or formal speech.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '포함되다' with '포함하다.' Remember, '포함되다' is passive (to be included), while '포함하다' is active (to include). Use '포함되다' when the subject is the thing being included.