Meaning and Usage
The verb '성립되다' means 'to be concluded' or 'to be formed.' It is often used in formal contexts such as legal, business, or academic discussions to indicate that something like a contract, agreement, or theory has been established or holds true.
Common Contexts
- Legal/business: contracts, agreements, deals
- Logical/academic: theories, arguments
Collocations and Patterns
- 계약이 성립되다 (a contract is concluded)
- 합의가 성립되다 (an agreement is reached)
- 이론이 성립되다 (a theory holds true)
These collocations show that '성립되다' is used when something intangible or formal is successfully established.
Register and Politeness
'성립되다' is a formal verb and is typically used in written or formal spoken Korean. It is not common in casual conversation.
Common Learner Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse '성립되다' with '설립되다' (to be established, usually for organizations or institutions). Remember, '성립되다' refers to agreements or logical validity, while '설립되다' refers to founding or establishing entities like companies or schools.