Meaning and Usage
The verb '가능해지다' means 'to become possible.' It is a compound verb formed from '가능하다' (to be possible) and the verb ending '해지다' which indicates a change of state. This word is often used to describe situations or conditions that were previously impossible but have now changed to become possible.
Common Contexts
You will frequently encounter '가능해지다' in contexts related to technology, communication, problem-solving, and changes in circumstances. For example, advancements in technology often make new actions or processes possible.
Collocations and Patterns
- '가능해지다' + '다' (plain form) — to state the fact of something becoming possible.
- '가능해지다' + '고 있다' — to express an ongoing process of becoming possible.
- '~을/를 통해 가능해지다' — to indicate the means or method through which something becomes possible.
Register and Politeness
'가능해지다' is neutral in formality and can be used in both spoken and written Korean. It is appropriate for formal and informal contexts depending on the sentence ending.
Learner Tips
A common confusion is mixing '가능하다' (to be possible) with '가능해지다' (to become possible). Remember that '가능해지다' emphasizes the change from impossible to possible, so use it when describing a transition or new possibility rather than a static state.