Meaning and Usage
The verb '기록되다' is the passive form of '기록하다' and means 'to be recorded' or 'to be written down.' It is commonly used when something is documented, registered, or officially noted, often in formal or official contexts.
Common Contexts
You will often see '기록되다' used in contexts related to history, data, conversations, or official records. For example, historical events, conversations, or achievements can be described as '기록되다' to emphasize their documentation.
Collocations and Patterns
- 기록되다 + 에 (location/time): Indicates where or when something is recorded.
- 공식적으로 기록되다: to be officially recorded.
- 자동으로 기록되다: to be recorded automatically.
Register and Politeness
'기록되다' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it often appears in written or formal speech.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '기록되다' with '기록하다.' Remember, '기록하다' is active ('to record'), while '기록되다' is passive ('to be recorded'). Use '기록되다' when the subject is the thing being recorded, not the one doing the recording.