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건조하다

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Meaning and Usage

The adjective '건조하다' primarily describes something that is dry or arid, often referring to weather, skin, or objects. It can also be used as a verb meaning 'to become dry.'

Common Contexts

  • Weather: Describing dry climates or seasons.
  • Objects: Clothes or materials drying after washing.
  • Body: Skin dryness requiring care.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '건조한 날씨' (dry weather): Used to describe arid or low-humidity conditions.
  • '건조하다 + 명사' (dry + noun): e.g., 건조한 피부 (dry skin).
  • '건조대에서 건조되다' (to dry on a drying rack): common phrase for laundry.

Register and Politeness

'건조하다' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '건조하다' with '마르다' (to dry up or to be thirsty). '건조하다' emphasizes dryness as a state or condition, often environmental or physical, while '마르다' can imply the process of drying or lack of moisture in living beings. Use '건조하다' for describing dry weather, skin, or materials.

Example Sentences

이 지역은 겨울에 매우 건조하다.

I jiyeogeun gyeoure maeu geonjohada.

This area is very dry in winter.

빨래가 건조대에서 빨리 건조된다.

Ppallaega geonjodaeeseo ppalli geonjodoenda.

The laundry dries quickly on the drying rack.

피부가 건조하면 보습제를 발라야 한다.

Pibuga geonjohamyeon boseupjeleul ballaya handa.

If your skin is dry, you should apply moisturizer.