Hello friends! Today, we are going to learn about the difference between 되다 and 돼다. These two words look similar, but knowing the correct way to use them can make your Korean writing much better. Let’s start!
When to Use “되다”
First, let’s learn about “되다.” “되다” is used when something changes or becomes a certain state. Here are some examples:
- “I will grow up and become an adult (어른이 되다).”
- “My friend will become a teacher (선생님이 되다).”
In these sentences, “되다” means something is changing or turning into a different state. So, when talking about becoming a state or a job, use “되다.”
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What About “돼다”?
Actually, “돼다” is incorrect. Instead, there is the word “돼.” “돼” is a shorter form of “되다.” Let’s see some examples to make it easier to understand:
- “It’s okay to eat now (밥 먹어도 돼).”
- “Can I play games? (게임해도 돼?)”
Here, “돼” means “it’s okay to do something.” So, when you want to say that something is allowed, you use “돼.”
How to Difference Between 되다 and 돼다
How can we tell the difference between 되다 and 돼다? There’s a very simple trick! Try replacing “돼” with “하여도.” If the sentence still makes sense, then “돼” is correct. If not, then “되다” is correct.
Let’s try it:
- “I will become an adult (어른이 돼).” -> “I will become an adult 하여도.” (This doesn’t make sense, so it’s incorrect.)
- “It’s okay to eat (밥 먹어도 돼).” -> “It’s okay to eat 하여도.” (This makes sense, so it’s correct.)
This way, you can easily know when to use “되다” and when to use “돼다”
Conclusion
Now, do you understand the difference between 되다 and 돼다?
“되다” is used when something changes or becomes a state, and “돼” means “it’s okay to do something.” Remember, “돼다” is incorrect, so be careful not to use it!
Now you can use “되다” and “돼다” correctly. Share this knowledge with your friends too! See you next time!
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