When to use to become in Korean

When to use it

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.

Example sentences

1. 저는 올해 중학생이 되었어요.

   I became a middle school student this year.

2. 저녁이 되었어요. 밥을 먹어요.

   It became evening. Let's eat.

3. 봄이 되면 공원에 꽃이 많아요.

   When it becomes spring, there are many flowers in the park.

4. 제 동생은 의사가 되고 싶어요.

   My younger sibling wants to become a doctor.

5. 이 가방은 할인해서 오천 원이 되었어요.

   This bag became 5,000 won because of the discount.

6. 이제 공항에 갈 시간이 되었어요.

   Now it is time to go to the airport.