Skip to main content

Korean learner dictionary

좌우되다 meaning and pronunciation

jwaudoeda · be determined

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 91594
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 좌ː우되다, 좌ː우뒈다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어떤 일에 영향이 주어져 지배되다.

    English: be determined — For something to be influenced and dominated.

    Examples

    • 기분에 좌우되다.
    • 논리에 좌우되다.
    • 힘에 좌우되다.
    • 돈으로 좌우되다.
    • 상사에 의해 좌우되다.
    • 한 해 농사가 풍년이 될지 흉년이 될지는 날씨에 좌우된다.
Origin
左右되다
Categories
인간 > 능력

Active recall

Check whether you can produce it without looking.

Try to answer first. Reveal only after you have committed to an answer.

Card 1 of 2

How do you say “be determined” in Korean?

Ready to level up 좌우되다?

Turn 좌우되다 from a quick lookup into memory with related lessons, review, sentences, and speaking practice.

Try a free Korean lesson

No account required for the demo. Cancel Pro anytime.