정착되다
To become settled, established, or fixed in a certain place, society, or state.
Examples
3 of 5민주주의가 이 나라에 성공적으로 정착되었다.
Democracy has been successfully established in this country.
주 5일 근무제가 이제는 완전히 정착되었다.
The five-day work week has now been completely established.
문화적 관습이 정착되는 데는 시간이 걸린다.
It takes time for cultural customs to become settled.
Word Family
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
민주주의가 이 나라에 성공적으로 정착되었다.
formalDemocracy has been successfully established in this country.
주 5일 근무제가 이제는 완전히 정착되었다.
businessThe five-day work week has now been completely established.
문화적 관습이 정착되는 데는 시간이 걸린다.
academicIt takes time for cultural customs to become settled.
우리 마을에 외국인들이 많이 정착되었다.
everydayMany foreigners have settled in our village.
이제 좀 정착된 것 같아.
informalI think it's settled now.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
조기 정착
early settlement
완전히 정착되다
to be completely established
정착 생활
settled life
Often Confused With
정착하다 is the active 'to settle', while 정착되다 is the passive 'to be established/settled'.
Usage Notes
Often used when discussing social systems, laws, or habits that have become common.
Common Mistakes
Do not use for temporary stays; it implies permanence.
Memory Tip
Jung-chak: Think of 'Junction' where everything stops and 'settles' (정착).
Word Origin
From Hanja 定着, meaning 'decide' + 'attach'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
올바른 분리수거 문화가 우리 사회에 ____ 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 정착되어야
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전통
B1A belief, custom, or way of doing something that has existed for a long time among a particular group of people. Often appears in culture and history topics.
보편화되다
B2To become widespread, generalized, or common among the general public.
변모하다
B2To change into a different appearance, shape, or character. It suggests a significant transformation or evolution over time.
고유
B2Belonging specifically to a particular person, place, or thing; unique and inherent.
대중적
B1Relating to or intended for the general public; popular among many people.
문화적
B1Relating to the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a society. It covers arts, traditions, and the collective lifestyle of a group.
전통적
B1Produced, done, or used in accordance with tradition; long-established. Used for comparing the past and present.
체험하다
B1To experience something personally or go through a particular event firsthand. It emphasizes practical experience over theoretical knowledge.
유산
B1Something handed down from the past, such as cultural traditions, natural sites, or property inherited after someone's death.
개성
B1The quality or character that makes a person or thing different from others. It refers to individuality or a unique personality.
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