When to use to be abandoned in Korean

Korean: 버려지다[ beo-ryeo-ji-da ]

to be abandoned
to be abandoned

When to use it

버려지다 means that someone or something is left behind and not cared for anymore. It is often used for pets, people, or things that are abandoned or thrown away. You can use it when the subject receives the action, like “The dog was abandoned” (버려지다).

Example sentences

  1. 이 강아지는 공원에 버려졌어요.

    This puppy was abandoned in the park.

  2. 오래된 소파가 집 앞에 버려졌어요.

    An old sofa was thrown away in front of the house.

  3. 학교 뒤에 자전거가 버려졌어요.

    A bicycle was left abandoned behind the school.

  4. 시장 옆에 빈 상자가 버려졌어요.

    An empty box was thrown away next to the market.

  5. 역에 작은 우산이 버려졌어요.

    A small umbrella was left behind at the station.

  6. 왜 이 책이 버려졌어요?

    Why was this book thrown away?