B1 verb Neutral

정착되다

[t͡ɕʌŋ.t͡ɕʰak.twø.da]

To become settled, established, or fixed in a certain place, society, or state.

Examples

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1

민주주의가 이 나라에 성공적으로 정착되었다.

Democracy has been successfully established in this country.

2

주 5일 근무제가 이제는 완전히 정착되었다.

The five-day work week has now been completely established.

3

문화적 관습이 정착되는 데는 시간이 걸린다.

It takes time for cultural customs to become settled.

Word Family

Noun
정착
Verb
정착하다
Adjective
정착된
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Memory Tip

Jung-chak: Think of 'Junction' where everything stops and 'settles' (정착).

Quick Quiz

올바른 분리수거 문화가 우리 사회에 ____ 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 정착되어야

Examples

1

민주주의가 이 나라에 성공적으로 정착되었다.

formal

Democracy has been successfully established in this country.

2

주 5일 근무제가 이제는 완전히 정착되었다.

business

The five-day work week has now been completely established.

3

문화적 관습이 정착되는 데는 시간이 걸린다.

academic

It takes time for cultural customs to become settled.

4

우리 마을에 외국인들이 많이 정착되었다.

everyday

Many foreigners have settled in our village.

5

이제 좀 정착된 것 같아.

informal

I think it's settled now.

Word Family

Noun
정착
Verb
정착하다
Adjective
정착된

Common Collocations

사회의 정착되다 to be established in society
문화로 정착되다 to be established as a culture
제도가 정착되다 to have a system established
생활에 정착되다 to be settled in daily life
뿌리가 정착되다 to take root and settle

Common Phrases

조기 정착

early settlement

완전히 정착되다

to be completely established

정착 생활

settled life

Often Confused With

정착되다 vs 정착하다

정착하다 is the active 'to settle', while 정착되다 is the passive 'to be established/settled'.

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Usage Notes

Often used when discussing social systems, laws, or habits that have become common.

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Common Mistakes

Do not use for temporary stays; it implies permanence.

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Memory Tip

Jung-chak: Think of 'Junction' where everything stops and 'settles' (정착).

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Word Origin

From Hanja 定着, meaning 'decide' + 'attach'.

Grammar Patterns

~에 정착되다 ~로 정착되다

Quick Quiz

올바른 분리수거 문화가 우리 사회에 ____ 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 정착되어야

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