Meaning and Usage
The verb '행해지다' is a passive form meaning 'to be carried out' or 'to be implemented.' It is often used in formal or official contexts to describe actions, plans, policies, or measures that are executed or enforced.
Common Contexts
You will frequently encounter '행해지다' in news reports, official announcements, or academic texts where formal procedures or policies are discussed. It emphasizes that the action is being done by an external agent or authority.
Collocations and Patterns
- '정책이 행해지다' (a policy is implemented): used when describing government or organizational policies.
- '조치가 행해지다' (measures are enforced): often used in legal or regulatory contexts.
- '계획이 행해지다' (a plan is carried out): used for scheduled or planned actions.
Register and Politeness
'행해지다' is a formal and somewhat literary verb. It is not commonly used in casual conversation but appears in written or formal spoken Korean.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '행해지다' with '행하다' (to act or do). Remember that '행해지다' is passive and focuses on the action being done by someone or something else, not the subject performing the action themselves.