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되풀이되다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '되풀이되다' means 'to happen repeatedly' or 'to recur'. It is often used to describe events, problems, or mistakes that occur again and again, sometimes with a negative nuance implying frustration or difficulty.

Common Contexts

You will frequently see '되풀이되다' in contexts involving repeated mistakes, recurring problems, or persistent questions. It is often used in formal or written Korean but can appear in spoken language when emphasizing repetition.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 되풀이되다 + 문제/실수/질문: to describe repeated problems, mistakes, or questions.
  • 계속해서 되풀이되다: to emphasize continuous repetition.
  • 되풀이하지 않다: to express the intention to avoid repetition.

Register and Nuance

'되풀이되다' carries a somewhat formal tone and is more common in written or formal spoken Korean. It often implies a negative feeling about the repetition, such as annoyance or concern.

Common Learner Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse '되풀이되다' with simple repetition verbs like '반복되다'. While both mean 'to repeat', '되풀이되다' often stresses the frustrating or problematic nature of the repetition, so choose based on nuance.

Example Sentences

그 문제는 계속해서 되풀이되어 결국 큰 피해를 입혔다.

Geu munjeneun gyesokhaeseo doepulidoeeo gyeolguk keun pihaereul ipyeotda.

That problem kept happening repeatedly and eventually caused great damage.

실수를 되풀이하지 않도록 주의해야 한다.

Silsureul doepulihaji antorok juuihaeya handa.

You must be careful not to repeat mistakes.

되풀이되는 질문에 답변하기가 점점 힘들어졌다.

Doepulidoeneun jilmun-e dapbyeonhagi-ga jeomjeom himdeureojyeotda.

Answering repeated questions became increasingly difficult.