Difference between to grow and to become in Korean
자라다·되다
자라다to grow
To grow (자라다) means to become bigger, taller, or older over time. We use it for people, animals, and plants. You can also use it to talk about growing up in a place.
How to say to grow
되다to become
The word "되다" means "to become" or "to turn into." You use it when someone or something changes into a new state, time, job, or condition. It is very common in everyday Korean, like becoming a student, becoming evening, or becoming cheaper.
How to say to becomeThe difference
되다 is a general word for becoming something else, like becoming a teacher. It does not focus on slowly getting bigger, taller, or older.
