B1 verb Formal

선행되다

/sʰʌnhɛŋdweda/

For a certain action, event, or condition to take place or exist before another. It implies a prerequisite relationship.

Examples

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1

공부하기 전에 책상 정리부터 선행되어야 해.

Before studying, tidying up the desk should come first.

2

경제 성장을 위해서는 정치적 안정이 선행되어야 합니다.

For economic growth, political stability must precede it.

3

네가 먼저 사과하는 게 선행되면 좋겠어.

It would be good if your apology comes first.

Word Family

Noun
선행
Verb
선행하다/선행되다
Adverb
선행하여
Adjective
선행적
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Memory Tip

Seon (before) + Haeng (go) = To go before.

Quick Quiz

문제를 해결하려면 원인 분석이 ____ 합니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 선행되어야

Examples

1

공부하기 전에 책상 정리부터 선행되어야 해.

everyday

Before studying, tidying up the desk should come first.

2

경제 성장을 위해서는 정치적 안정이 선행되어야 합니다.

formal

For economic growth, political stability must precede it.

3

네가 먼저 사과하는 게 선행되면 좋겠어.

informal

It would be good if your apology comes first.

4

이론적 고찰이 선행되지 않은 실험은 위험하다.

academic

Experiments not preceded by theoretical consideration are dangerous.

5

계약 체결 전 법적 검토가 선행되었습니다.

business

Legal review preceded the signing of the contract.

Word Family

Noun
선행
Verb
선행하다/선행되다
Adverb
선행하여
Adjective
선행적

Common Collocations

조사가 선행되다 investigation precedes
연구가 선행되다 research precedes
조건이 선행되다 condition is met beforehand
반드시 선행되다 must precede
논의가 선행되다 discussion precedes

Common Phrases

선행 학습

prior learning / previewing

선행 연구

previous research / literature review

Often Confused With

선행되다 vs 선행 (善行)

This homonym means 'good deed' or 'virtuous act'.

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Usage Notes

Mostly used in formal or academic contexts to describe logical orders or prerequisites.

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Common Mistakes

In daily conversation, '먼저 하다' is more natural. Use '선행되다' for formal logic.

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Memory Tip

Seon (before) + Haeng (go) = To go before.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 先 (before) and 行 (to go).

Grammar Patterns

~이/가 선행되다 ~에 선행하다
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Cultural Context

Korean parents are famous for '선행 학습' (prior learning), where kids study school material in advance.

Quick Quiz

문제를 해결하려면 원인 분석이 ____ 합니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 선행되어야

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