침체되다
To become stagnant, inactive, or recessed. It is most commonly used to describe an economic slump or a lack of vitality in a business or atmosphere.
Examples
3 of 5소비 심리가 침체되어 내수 시장이 어렵다.
Consumer sentiment is stagnant, making the domestic market difficult.
문화 예술계가 침체되는 것을 막아야 한다.
We must prevent the arts and culture sector from becoming stagnant.
전쟁 이후 도시가 완전히 침체되었다.
The city became completely stagnant after the war.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Chim' (Sinking). The economy is sinking.
Quick Quiz
오랜 기간 동안 경기가 ( )면서 실업률이 높아졌다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 침체되
Examples
소비 심리가 침체되어 내수 시장이 어렵다.
businessConsumer sentiment is stagnant, making the domestic market difficult.
문화 예술계가 침체되는 것을 막아야 한다.
formalWe must prevent the arts and culture sector from becoming stagnant.
전쟁 이후 도시가 완전히 침체되었다.
academicThe city became completely stagnant after the war.
요즘 기분이 좀 침체되어 있어.
informalI'm feeling a bit depressed/low lately.
수출 부진으로 산업 전반이 침체되었다.
everydayDue to poor exports, the entire industry became stagnant.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
경제 침체
economic recession
침체 국면
stagnant phase
침체 늪
swamp of stagnation
Often Confused With
하락하다 means to fall (numbers/prices), while 침체되다 means a state of no activity or growth.
Usage Notes
Very common in IELTS Writing when discussing economic problems or societal decline.
Common Mistakes
Remember it's an intransitive verb (~가 침체되다) or a noun (침체).
Memory Tip
Think of 'Chim' (Sinking). The economy is sinking.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 沈 (sink) + 滯 (stagnate).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
오랜 기간 동안 경기가 ( )면서 실업률이 높아졌다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 침체되
Related Vocabulary
More economics words
독점
B2The exclusive possession or control of the supply or trade in a commodity or service by a single entity.
풍요
B2A state of being very plentiful or having an abundance of resources. It is used to describe economic wealth or resource availability.
물가상승
B2A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money. It is the Korean term commonly used for inflation in everyday and academic contexts.
고용불안
B2The state of being worried about losing one's job or the lack of job security. It is a significant social issue in modern economies, often linked to automation and temporary contract work.
구매력
B2The financial ability to buy goods and services; the value of money in terms of what it can buy.
자급률
B2The rate or ratio of self-sufficiency, representing the proportion of domestic production relative to total consumption within a country or region. It is often used regarding food or energy resources.
폭락하다
B2To fall or drop suddenly and sharply in value, price, or quantity. It is often used in academic and news contexts to describe severe economic downturns or market crashes.
경제력
B2The ability to produce wealth or the financial power/capability of an individual, organization, or country.
효율적
B2Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
추세
B2A general direction in which something is developing or changing; a trend.
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