가열되다
To be heated up. Figuratively, it means for a competition, discussion, or atmosphere to become more intense or 'heated'.
Examples
3 of 5금리가 인상되면서 시장 경쟁이 가열되었다.
As interest rates rose, market competition intensified.
냄비의 물이 가열되어 끓기 시작했다.
The water in the pot was heated and started to boil.
논쟁이 가열되자 회의 분위기가 험악해졌다.
As the debate heated up, the atmosphere of the meeting became harsh.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Ga (Add) + Yeol (Heat). Adding heat to a situation.
Quick Quiz
두 기업 간의 특허 소송이 (____) 양상을 보이고 있습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 가열되는
Examples
금리가 인상되면서 시장 경쟁이 가열되었다.
academicAs interest rates rose, market competition intensified.
냄비의 물이 가열되어 끓기 시작했다.
everydayThe water in the pot was heated and started to boil.
논쟁이 가열되자 회의 분위기가 험악해졌다.
formalAs the debate heated up, the atmosphere of the meeting became harsh.
입시 경쟁이 가열되면서 사교육비가 증가했다.
businessAs competition for entrance exams intensified, private education costs increased.
싸움이 가열되기 전에 말려야 해.
informalWe need to stop the fight before it heats up.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
본격적으로 가열되다
to intensify in earnest
과열 양상을 보이다
to show signs of overheating
가열차게
vigorously/strongly
Often Confused With
과열되다 means 'to overheat' (too much), while 가열되다 just means 'to heat up' or 'become intense'.
Usage Notes
Very useful for describing social phenomena like 'competition' or 'debates' in IELTS Task 2.
Common Mistakes
Remember that '가열되다' is the passive/intransitive form (something heats up), while '가열하다' is the active form (to heat something).
Memory Tip
Ga (Add) + Yeol (Heat). Adding heat to a situation.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 'ga' (add) and 'yeol' (heat).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
두 기업 간의 특허 소송이 (____) 양상을 보이고 있습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 가열되는
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