Question 1

When should I use 점검하다 (jeom-geom-ha-da, jeomgeomhada)? (점검하다 vs 점검되다: Active vs Passive Nuance)

Accepted Answer

To actively check or inspect something oneself — Use when the subject actively inspects or checks something. It is an active verb form.. Typical situations: Direct inspection, Active action, Responsible checking. Pronunciation: jeom-geom-ha-da, jeomgeomhada.

Question 2

점검하다 (jeom-geom-ha-da, jeomgeomhada)는 언제 쓰나요?

Accepted Answer

어떤 대상이나 상태를 직접 확인하고 검사하다. 주어가 직접 어떤 대상이나 상태를 검사할 때 사용한다. 능동적 행위 표현이다. 대표 상황: 직접 검사, 능동적 행위, 책임 있는 점검. 발음: jeom-geom-ha-da, jeomgeomhada.

Question 3

When should I use 점검되다 (jeom-geom-doe-da, jeomgeomdoeda)? (점검하다 vs 점검되다: Active vs Passive Nuance)

Accepted Answer

Indicates that inspection was done by someone (unspecified) or that the object is in an inspected state — Use when the subject is unclear or when expressing that inspection has been completed. It is a passive verb form.. Typical situations: Passive inspection, Inspection completed state, Unspecified inspector. Pronunciation: jeom-geom-doe-da, jeomgeomdoeda.

Question 4

점검되다 (jeom-geom-doe-da, jeomgeomdoeda)는 언제 쓰나요?

Accepted Answer

누군가에 의해 점검이 이루어졌거나 점검 상태가 된 것을 나타낸다. 점검 행위의 주체가 명확하지 않거나, 점검이 완료된 상태를 표현할 때 사용한다. 수동적 표현이다. 대표 상황: 수동적 점검, 점검 완료 상태, 주체 불명 점검. 발음: jeom-geom-doe-da, jeomgeomdoeda.

Question 5

Is this sentence Correct? 기계 상태를 점검하다. (gi-gye sang-tae-reul jeom-geom-ha-da., gi gye sang tae reul jeom geom ha da.)

Accepted Answer

The subject actively inspects, so ‘점검하다’ is correct.

Question 6

Is this sentence Correct? 기계 상태가 점검되다. (gi-gye sang-tae-ga jeom-geom-doe-da., gi gye sang tae ga jeom geom doe da.)

Accepted Answer

Passive form indicating inspection completed; ‘점검되다’ fits.

Question 7

Is this sentence Incorrect? 나는 점검되다. (na-neun jeom-geom-doe-da., na neun jeom geom doe da.)

Accepted Answer

‘나는 점검되다’ is unnatural; usually used for objects, not people.

Question 8

Is this sentence Correct? 기술자가 장비를 점검하다. (gi-sul-ja-ga jang-bi-reul jeom-geom-ha-da., gi sul ja ga jang bi reul jeom geom ha da.)

Accepted Answer

Clear subject actively inspecting; ‘점검하다’ is correct.

Question 9

Is this sentence Correct? 장비가 점검되었다. (jang-bi-ga jeom-geom-doe-eoss-da., jang bi ga jeom geom doe eoss da.)

Accepted Answer

Passive expression of completed inspection; ‘점검되다’ fits.

Question 10

Is this sentence Correct? 점검되다 기계를 사용하다. (jeom-geom-doe-da gi-gye-reul sa-yong-ha-da., jeom geom doe da gi gye reul sa yong ha da.)

Accepted Answer

‘점검되다’ describes inspected state; appropriate here.

Question 11

Is this sentence Incorrect? 점검하다 기계를 사용하다. (jeom-geom-ha-da gi-gye-reul sa-yong-ha-da., jeom geom ha da gi gye reul sa yong ha da.)

Accepted Answer

‘점검하다’ is a verb, cannot modify noun like adjective.

Question 12

Is this sentence Incorrect? 나는 장비를 점검되다. (na-neun jang-bi-reul jeom-geom-doe-da., na neun jang bi reul jeom geom doe da.)

Accepted Answer

Active subject cannot use passive verb with object; use ‘점검하다’.

Question 13

Which word to use when a technician actively inspects equipment?

Accepted Answer

점검하다. Active inspection by subject requires ‘점검하다’.

Question 14

Which expression fits describing a machine confirmed inspected?

Accepted Answer

점검된 기계. Past participle form ‘점검된’ modifies noun as adjective.

Question 15

What expression to use when the inspector is unknown?

Accepted Answer

점검되다. Use ‘점검되다’ when subject is unclear or passive.

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