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Become / change in Korean
How to say "become" and "change" in Korean? 🔴 되다 [doeda] - to become
How these words work together
This chart shows Korean verbs related to becoming or changing. '되다' means to become or to turn into something. '바꾸다' is used when you change something else, like an object or a plan. '변하다' describes a change in yourself or something's state. These verbs help you talk about changes in everyday life.
Words in this chart
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 되다 | doeda | become |
| 바꾸다 | bakkuda | change (something) |
| 변하다 | byeonhada | change (self) |
| 되다 | doeda | become (result) |
Example sentences
나는 의사가 되고 싶어요.
I want to become a doctor.
옷 색깔을 바꿨어요.
I changed the color of my clothes.
날씨가 많이 변했어요.
The weather has changed a lot.
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