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유지되다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '유지되다' means 'to be maintained' or 'to be preserved.' It is a passive form often used to describe states or conditions that continue over time without change or deterioration.

Common Contexts

You will frequently see '유지되다' in formal or written contexts such as news reports, academic writing, or official announcements. It often relates to systems, policies, conditions, or habits that remain stable.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '안정적으로 유지되다': to be maintained stably; used when emphasizing stability.
  • '계속 유지되다': to continue being maintained; used to express ongoing preservation.
  • '건강을 유지하다': to maintain health; often used in everyday conversation.

Register and Politeness

'유지되다' is neutral and formal, suitable for both spoken and written language, especially in professional or academic settings.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '유지되다' with the active form '유지하다' (to maintain). Remember, '유지되다' is passive and describes the state of something being maintained, not the action of maintaining it.

Example Sentences

이 시스템은 안정적으로 유지된다.

I siseutemeun anjeongjeogeuro yujidoenda.

This system is maintained stably.

건강한 생활 습관을 유지하는 것이 중요하다.

Geonganghan saenghwal seupgwan-eul yujihaneun geosi jungyohada.

Maintaining healthy lifestyle habits is important.

이 정책은 앞으로도 계속 유지될 것이다.

I jeongchaeg-eun apeurodo gyesok yujidoel geosida.

This policy will continue to be maintained in the future.