Meaning and Usage
The verb '회복되다' means 'to be recovered' or 'to return to a previous state.' It is often used to describe recovery from illness, injury, economic downturns, or fatigue. This verb is in the passive or intransitive form, indicating that the subject itself undergoes recovery.
Common Contexts
You will frequently hear '회복되다' in medical contexts (e.g., recovering from surgery or illness), economic discussions (e.g., market or economic recovery), and general health or energy restoration.
Collocations and Patterns
- '빠르게 회복되다': to recover quickly; used when emphasizing speed of recovery.
- '완전히 회복되다': to recover completely; emphasizes full restoration.
- '경제가 회복되다': the economy recovers; common in news or business contexts.
- '건강이 회복되다': health recovers; used in medical or wellness contexts.
Register and Politeness
'회복되다' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is often found in news reports, medical reports, and everyday conversation.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '회복되다' with '회복하다.' Remember, '회복되다' is passive/intransitive (the subject recovers), while '회복하다' is active (someone or something recovers something). For example, '그는 회복되었다' (He recovered) vs. '그는 건강을 회복했다' (He recovered his health).