구별되다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '구별되다' means 'to be distinguished' or 'to be differentiated.' It is often used when something is recognized as different or separate from others based on certain characteristics.

Common Contexts

You will frequently see '구별되다' in contexts involving distinguishing features, such as products, people, or meanings. It emphasizes the state of being clearly identified or separated.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '기능에서 구별되다' (to be distinguished by function): used when differences are based on functionality.
  • '외모로 구별되다' (to be distinguished by appearance): common when talking about identifying people.
  • '문맥에 따라 구별되다' (to be distinguished depending on context): used in language or meaning distinctions.

Register and Usage Notes

'구별되다' is a formal verb often used in written and spoken Korean at intermediate to advanced levels. It is passive and focuses on the state of distinction rather than the action of distinguishing.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '구별되다' with '구별하다.' Remember, '구별되다' is passive ('to be distinguished'), while '구별하다' is active ('to distinguish'). Use '구별되다' when emphasizing the state or condition of being distinct.

Example Sentences

이 두 제품은 디자인이 비슷하지만 기능에서 구별된다.

I du jepumeun dijaini biseuthajiman gineungeseo gubyeoldwenda.

These two products look similar in design but are distinguished by their functions.

사람들은 종종 외모로 사람을 구별하려고 한다.

Saramdeureun jongjong oemoro sarameul gubyeolharyeogo handa.

People often try to distinguish others by their appearance.

이 단어는 문맥에 따라 의미가 구별된다.

I danoneun munmaeke ttara uimiga gubyeoldwenda.

The meaning of this word is distinguished depending on the context.