Meaning and Usage
The verb '연기되다' means 'to be postponed' or 'to be put off.' It is a passive form often used to describe events, meetings, exams, or plans that are delayed to a later time. This word is commonly used in formal and informal contexts.
Common Contexts
You will frequently hear '연기되다' in situations involving scheduling changes due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather, emergencies, or organizational issues. It implies that the original plan is not canceled but moved to a later date.
Collocations and Patterns
- 회의가 연기되다: a meeting is postponed
- 일정이 연기되다: a schedule is postponed
- 시험이 연기되다: an exam is postponed
- 연기된 날짜: the postponed date
These collocations are useful for discussing changes in plans clearly.
Register and Politeness
'연기되다' is neutral and appropriate in both spoken and written Korean, including news reports, formal announcements, and casual conversations.
Common Learner Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse '연기되다' with '연기하다' (to postpone something actively). Remember, '연기되다' is passive, focusing on the event being postponed, not the person doing the postponing.