to change vs to be changed in Korean

변하다vs변화되다

to change

변하다to change

"변하다" means "to change." You use it when a person, thing, place, plan, or situation becomes different from before. It is a very common everyday word for talking about changes in weather, feelings, looks, prices, and more.

When to use to change
to be changed

변화되다to be changed

변화되다 means that something is changed or becomes different from before. You can use it for a place, a plan, a feeling, or a situation. It focuses on the result: now it is not the same as before (변화되다).

When to use to be changed

How they differ

to change (변하다) and to be changed (변화되다) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “to change” when "변하다" means "to change." You use it when a person, thing, place, plan, or situation becomes different from before. It is a very common ev… Use “to be changed” when 변화되다 means that something is changed or becomes different from before. You can use it for a place, a plan, a feeling, or a situation. It…