Meaning and Usage
The verb '기억되다' means 'to be remembered' or 'to be recalled.' It is the passive form of '기억하다' (to remember), emphasizing that something or someone is remembered by others rather than actively remembering.
Common Contexts
This word is often used in historical, emotional, or cultural contexts where names, events, or memories are preserved in people's minds. It can describe how something is remembered collectively or individually.
Collocations and Patterns
- 기억되다 + 오래도록: to be remembered for a long time
- 기억되다 + 깊이: to be deeply remembered
- 기억되다 + 사람들에게: to be remembered by people
These collocations highlight the duration, intensity, or the group of people who remember.
Register and Politeness
'기억되다' is neutral in formality and can be used in both spoken and written Korean, including formal contexts such as history books or speeches.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '기억되다' with '기억하다.' Remember that '기억되다' is passive and focuses on the subject being remembered by others, while '기억하다' is active, meaning to remember something oneself.