진전되다
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- 진전되다 means to make progress or advance in a situation.
- It is commonly used in formal contexts like business, news, and medicine.
- It is an intransitive verb, so the subject takes the particle '이/가'.
- It differs from '진행되다' (proceeding) by focusing on the improvement or result.
The Korean verb 진전되다 (jin-jeon-doe-da) is a sophisticated yet essential term used to describe the act of making progress, advancing, or developing in a particular situation. Rooted in Hanja (Chinese characters), the word combines 진 (進), meaning 'to move forward' or 'advance,' and 전 (展), meaning 'to unfold' or 'spread out.' When these are paired with the auxiliary verb 되다 (to become/be done), the resulting word literally means 'to become advanced and unfolded.' This suggests not just a simple movement from point A to point B, but a qualitative improvement or a deepening of a situation.
- Formal Context
- In business and politics, this word is the standard way to describe negotiations or projects moving toward a successful conclusion. If a reporter says '협상이 진전되었습니다,' they mean the talks have reached a new, more advanced stage.
- Medical Context
- Interestingly, in medicine, it can describe the progression of a disease. If a doctor says '암이 진전되었습니다,' it means the cancer has advanced, which is a negative use of the word. Context is key.
- Interpersonal Context
- In social situations, especially in romantic dramas, it refers to a relationship moving forward. If two people were just friends but are now dating, their relationship has '진전되었다'.
The word is predominantly used in situations where there was previously a stalemate, a slow start, or a complex process that required effort to move. It carries a nuance of 'breaking through' or 'reaching the next level.' Unlike the simpler word '가다' (to go), 진전되다 implies a change in state or a meaningful development in the nature of the thing being discussed.
우리 사이가 조금 더 진전되다면 좋겠어요. (I hope our relationship progresses a bit more.)
Historically, the term has been used in academic and bureaucratic documents to track the 'unfolding' of national projects. In modern Korean, while it remains somewhat formal, it is frequently heard in daily conversations about one's career, studies, or personal goals. For example, if you are learning Korean, you might say your skills have '진전되었다' after a month of hard study. It provides a sense of accomplishment and structured growth that '잘하다' (to do well) doesn't quite capture.
불행히도 협상은 전혀 진전되지 않았습니다. (Unfortunately, the negotiations did not progress at all.)
When using this word, Koreans often pair it with adverbs that describe the speed or quality of the progress. '순조롭게' (smoothly), '급격히' (rapidly), and '더디게' (slowly) are common partners. This allows the speaker to provide a detailed picture of the situation's trajectory. Whether you're discussing a peace treaty or a science project, 진전되다 is the go-to word for describing the 'forward motion' of abstract concepts.
Using 진전되다 correctly requires an understanding of its grammatical role as a passive-form verb. Even though we translate it as 'to make progress' (which sounds active in English), in Korean, the progress 'becomes' or 'is made' (되다). Therefore, the structure is almost always [Subject]이/가 진전되다.
- The Passive Nuance
- Because it uses '되다', the focus is on the state of the situation rather than the person driving it. If you want to say 'I progressed the project,' you would use the active form '진전시키다' (to cause to progress). However, '진전되다' is far more common when describing the general flow of events.
프로젝트가 계획대로 진전되고 있습니다. (The project is progressing according to plan.)
Let's look at different tenses. In the present progressive, 진전되고 있다 is used to show that something is currently in the middle of advancing. This is very common in news reports or status updates at work. In the past tense, 진전되었다 or 진전됐어요 (informal polite) indicates that a certain milestone or level of progress has already been reached.
When you want to emphasize that NO progress is being made, you use the negative form 진전이 없다 (there is no progress) or 진전되지 않다 (to not be progressed). '진전이 없다' is a noun-based phrase that is very common in daily speech to express frustration about a stagnant situation.
두 나라 사이의 대화가 진전될 기미가 보이지 않아요. (There are no signs that the dialogue between the two countries will progress.)
In more advanced usage, you might see it paired with the particle -어 가다 to show a gradual, ongoing movement: 진전되어 가다 (to be making progress step by step). This adds a nuance of steady continuity. You might also use it in conditional clauses, such as '상황이 진전되면 다시 연락드릴게요' (If the situation progresses, I will contact you again), which is a very professional way to handle follow-up communications.
- Common Adverbs
- 순조롭게 (smoothly)
- 빠르게 (quickly)
- 상당히 (considerably)
- 전혀 (not at all - used with negatives)
You will encounter 진전되다 in a variety of real-world settings, ranging from the evening news to romantic K-dramas. Understanding these contexts helps you grasp the word's versatility and professional weight. In the realm of Journalism and News, this word is a staple. It is used to report on international relations, legislative changes, and economic developments. For example, reports on the 'North-South Korean summit' almost always use this word to discuss the '진전' of peace talks.
앵커: "오늘 협상에서 큰 진전이 있었다는 소식입니다." (Anchor: "News is coming in that there was great progress in today's negotiations.")
In the Corporate World, managers and employees use 진전되다 during meetings to give updates on projects. It sounds more professional and objective than simply saying 'doing well.' It implies that specific milestones have been crossed. If a project is stuck, a manager might ask, '왜 진전이 없습니까?' (Why is there no progress?), which is a formal way of demanding an explanation for a delay.
In K-Dramas and Entertainment, the word takes on a softer, more emotional tone. Fans often use it to talk about the 'Love Line' (러브라인) between two characters. When the male and female leads finally hold hands or confess their feelings, viewers will say, '드디어 관계가 진전됐어!' (Finally, the relationship progressed!). In this context, it feels exciting and satisfying.
친구 1: "그 사람이랑은 어떻게 됐어?" 친구 2: "조금 진전된 것 같아." (Friend 1: "How did things go with that person?" Friend 2: "I think things progressed a little.")
Lastly, in Academic and Scientific Research, researchers use it to describe the progress of their experiments or the advancement of a field of study. You might read in a journal: '이 분야의 연구가 최근 몇 년 동안 급격히 진전되었습니다' (Research in this field has progressed rapidly in recent years). This variety of usage makes it a high-frequency word that bridges the gap between formal news and personal life.
- Where to Listen
- KBS/MBC/SBS News: Look for '협상' (negotiation) or '회담' (summit) segments.
- Business Dramas: Like 'Misaeng' or 'Search: WWW'.
- Medical Dramas: Like 'Hospital Playlist' (regarding patient conditions).
One of the most common mistakes English speakers make is confusing 진전되다 with 진행되다 (jin-haeng-doe-da). While both involve things moving forward, they have distinct nuances. 진행되다 simply means 'to proceed' or 'to be in progress' (the process itself), whereas 진전되다 specifically means 'to make progress' or 'to advance' (improvement or a change in status).
- 진행 vs. 진전
'회의가 진행되고 있다' means 'The meeting is currently happening.'
'회의가 진전되고 있다' means 'The meeting is actually getting somewhere/making progress.'
Another mistake is using the wrong particle. Because 진전되다 is an intransitive verb (ending in -되다), you cannot use the object particle 을/를. Many learners say '프로젝트를 진전되다' which is grammatically incorrect. You must say '프로젝트가 진전되다'. If you want to use '을/를', you must use the causative form 진전시키다.
❌ 우리 관계를 진전됐어요. (Wrong particle) ✅ 우리 관계가 진전됐어요. (Right particle)
Learners also often confuse 진전되다 with 발전하다 (bal-jeon-ha-da). 발전하다 is broader and means 'to develop' or 'to grow' (like a city developing or a person growing). 진전되다 is more specific to a situation or a process that has a goal or a path. You wouldn't say 'The city progressed' using 진전되다; you would use 발전하다. Use 진전되다 for negotiations, projects, and specific situations.
❌ 서울이 많이 진전되었어요. (Unnatural for city growth) ✅ 서울이 많이 발전되었어요. (Natural)
Finally, be careful with the context of 'disease.' While '진전되다' is used for medical progression, '악화되다' (to worsen) is often more common if you want to emphasize the negative health impact. '진전되다' in medicine is a technical term for the stage of the disease advancing, but it doesn't always convey the emotional weight of 'getting worse.'
- Summary of Errors
- Using '을/를' instead of '이/가'.
- Confusing with '진행되다' (process vs. progress).
- Using for physical movement (cars, walking).
- Using for general urban/personal growth instead of '발전하다'.
To enrich your Korean vocabulary, it is helpful to know words that are similar to 진전되다 but carry slightly different shades of meaning. The most common synonym is 나아가다 (na-a-ga-da). This is a native Korean word that means 'to go forward.' It is less formal than 진전되다 and can be used for both physical and abstract movement.
- 진전되다 vs. 나아가다
- '진전되다' is formal and situational (negotiations, projects). '나아가다' is versatile and can describe a person walking forward or a country moving toward a better future.
Another important alternative is 진척되다 (jin-cheok-doe-da). This word is very close to 진전되다, but it specifically emphasizes the 'rate' or 'pace' of work. It is almost exclusively used in business and construction. If you want to ask how much of the work is done, you ask about the '진척 상황' (progress status).
공사가 어느 정도 진척되었나요? (How much has the construction progressed?)
For situations where progress is specifically 'improvement,' you can use 개선되다 (gae-seon-doe-da), which means 'to be improved.' If a situation was bad and is now getting better, '개선되다' or 호전되다 (ho-jeon-doe-da) (specifically for health or weather) are better choices than 진전되다.
If you are talking about 'advancing' in terms of technology or science, 발달하다 (bal-dal-ha-da) or 발전하다 (bal-jeon-ha-da) are the preferred terms. '발달하다' is often used for the development of skills or organs (like a child's brain), while '발전하다' is used for technology, cities, and civilizations. 진전되다 is too narrow for these broad concepts.
- Quick Comparison Table
- 진전되다: Progress in a specific situation/negotiation.
- 진행되다: The act of a process continuing.
- 진척되다: The amount/pace of work being completed.
- 발전하다: Broad growth, development, or evolution.
- 개선되다: Change from bad to good.
By choosing the right word from this list, you can communicate with much higher precision. While 진전되다 is a great 'all-rounder' for progress, knowing when to switch to '진척되다' for work or '호전되다' for health will make you sound like a much more advanced speaker.
How Formal Is It?
حقيقة ممتعة
The character 展 (전) is the same 'jeon' used in '전시회' (exhibition), implying that progress is a way of 'showing' or 'unfolding' new results.
دليل النطق
- Pronouncing '진' as 'shin' (it should be a voiced 'j/ch' sound).
- Pronouncing '전' like 'john' (the vowel is 'eo', not 'o').
- Confusing '되다' with '대다'.
- Dropping the 'n' in '진'.
- Pronouncing '되' as 'dwee' (it should be 'doe').
مستوى الصعوبة
Common in news and books, but requires knowing Hanja-based vocabulary.
Tricky to remember the '-되다' ending and the correct subject particles.
Sounds professional and is useful for status updates.
Clear pronunciation, very common in media.
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-되다 verbs (Passive/Automatic)
진전되다, 결정되다, 시작되다
-고 있다 (Present Progressive)
진전되고 있다
-함에 따라 (As something happens)
진전됨에 따라
-기 시작하다 (Start to do)
진전되기 시작했다
-지 않다 (Negative)
진전되지 않다
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공부가 진전되고 있어요.
My studies are progressing.
Present progressive tense: -고 있다.
우리 사이가 진전됐어요.
Our relationship progressed.
Past tense: -되었다 (contracted to -됐다).
일이 조금 진전되었어요.
The work progressed a little.
Subject particle -이/가 is used with '일'.
계획이 진전되고 있나요?
Is the plan progressing?
Question form of present progressive.
대화가 잘 진전되었어요.
The conversation progressed well.
Adverb '잘' (well) is used.
진전이 없어서 슬퍼요.
I'm sad because there's no progress.
Noun form '진전' with '없다'.
숙제가 진전되고 있어요.
The homework is progressing.
Simple subject-verb structure.
빨리 진전되면 좋겠어요.
I hope it progresses quickly.
-면 좋겠다 (I hope/wish).
프로젝트가 순조롭게 진전되고 있습니다.
The project is progressing smoothly.
Formal polite ending -습니다.
협상이 아직 진전되지 않았습니다.
The negotiations haven't progressed yet.
Negative form -지 않다.
상황이 어떻게 진전되고 있어요?
How is the situation progressing?
Interrogative '어떻게' (how).
두 사람의 관계가 급격히 진전되었어요.
The relationship between the two progressed rapidly.
Adverb '급격히' (rapidly).
공사가 어느 정도 진전되었나요?
To what extent has the construction progressed?
'어느 정도' (to some extent/degree).
전혀 진전되지 않아서 걱정이에요.
I'm worried because it's not progressing at all.
'전혀' (not at all) used with negative.
회의 후에 일이 많이 진전되었습니다.
The work progressed a lot after the meeting.
Postposition '후에' (after).
우리의 논의가 조금씩 진전되고 있습니다.
Our discussion is progressing little by little.
'조금씩' (little by little).
남북 관계가 긍정적으로 진전되고 있습니다.
Inter-Korean relations are progressing positively.
Adverbial '긍정적으로' (positively).
수사가 진전됨에 따라 범인이 밝혀졌습니다.
As the investigation progressed, the culprit was revealed.
-함에 따라 (as / in accordance with).
병세가 더 이상 진전되지 않기를 바랍니다.
I hope the condition does not progress any further.
Medical context (negative progression).
새로운 기술 덕분에 연구가 진전되었습니다.
Thanks to new technology, the research progressed.
-덕분에 (thanks to).
사건이 어떻게 진전될지 아무도 모릅니다.
No one knows how the case will progress.
Future conjecture -을지.
정부의 노력으로 협상이 진전되었습니다.
Negotiations progressed through the government's efforts.
Instrumental particle -으로.
진전된 내용은 내일 발표하겠습니다.
I will announce the progressed details tomorrow.
Adnominal form '진전된' (progressed).
일이 진전되지 않아 팀원들이 답답해합니다.
The team members are frustrated because the work is not progressing.
Reason -아/어 (because).
양측의 입장 차이가 줄어들며 협상이 진전되었습니다.
Negotiations progressed as the difference in positions between both sides narrowed.
Connective -며 (while/as).
과학 기술의 진전은 인류의 삶을 바꾸어 놓았습니다.
The progress of science and technology has changed human life.
Noun form '진전' as a subject.
그의 병세는 상당히 진전된 상태였습니다.
His condition was in a considerably advanced state.
Modifier '상당히' (considerably).
평화 회담이 진전될 기미가 보이지 않습니다.
There is no sign of progress in the peace talks.
'기미가 보이지 않다' (no sign of).
논의가 진전되려면 상호 신뢰가 필요합니다.
Mutual trust is necessary for the discussion to progress.
Conditional -려면 (in order to).
작업이 지지부진하게 진전되고 있어 걱정입니다.
I'm worried because the work is progressing sluggishly.
Adverb '지지부진하게' (sluggishly).
진전된 기술력을 바탕으로 시장을 공략하고 있습니다.
They are targeting the market based on advanced technology.
-을 바탕으로 (based on).
사건 수사가 어느 정도 진전되었는지 보고해 주세요.
Please report how much the investigation has progressed.
Indirect question -었는지.
다각적인 검토를 통해 사업이 진전될 수 있었습니다.
The project was able to progress through multi-faceted review.
Advanced noun '다각적' (multi-faceted).
민주주의의 진전은 수많은 이들의 희생 위에 세워졌습니다.
The progress of democracy was built upon the sacrifices of many.
Abstract noun usage.
양국 간의 실무 협의가 상당 부분 진전된 것으로 알려졌습니다.
It is known that working-level consultations between the two countries have progressed significantly.
-ㄴ 것으로 알려지다 (it is known that...).
연구가 진전됨에 따라 기존의 가설이 뒤집혔습니다.
As the research progressed, the existing hypothesis was overturned.
Causality with -함에 따라.
사태가 진전되는 양상을 면밀히 지켜봐야 합니다.
We must closely monitor the aspect of how the situation is progressing.
Noun '양상' (aspect/modality).
협상이 진전되지 못하고 교착 상태에 빠졌습니다.
The negotiations failed to progress and fell into a stalemate.
'교착 상태' (stalemate/deadlock).
진전된 문명 속에서도 인간의 본성은 변하지 않습니다.
Even in an advanced civilization, human nature does not change.
Contrastive -아/어도 (even if/in spite of).
학문적 진전을 위해서는 끊임없는 비판이 필요합니다.
Constant criticism is necessary for academic progress.
Purposive -위해서.
역사의 진전은 필연적으로 갈등과 투쟁을 동반합니다.
The progress of history inevitably accompanies conflict and struggle.
Philosophical subject '역사의 진전'.
철학적 사유의 진전은 언어의 한계를 넘어서는 과정입니다.
The progress of philosophical thought is a process of transcending the limits of language.
Abstract noun '사유' (thought/reasoning).
기술적 진전이 윤리적 성찰을 앞지르는 현상을 경계해야 합니다.
We must be wary of the phenomenon where technological progress outpaces ethical reflection.
Complex clausal structure.
담론의 진전은 사회적 합의를 이끌어내는 동력이 됩니다.
The progress of discourse becomes the driving force for drawing social consensus.
Noun '담론' (discourse).
의식의 진전 없이 물질적 풍요만을 추구하는 것은 위험합니다.
It is dangerous to pursue only material abundance without the progress of consciousness.
Conditional '없이' (without).
예술적 진전은 기존의 형식을 파괴하는 것에서 시작됩니다.
Artistic progress begins with the destruction of existing forms.
Nominalized verb -는 것.
인류 문명의 진전은 정보의 공유와 긴밀히 연결되어 있습니다.
The progress of human civilization is closely linked to the sharing of information.
Passive '연결되어 있다'.
진전된 자본주의 사회에서 소외의 문제는 더욱 심각해집니다.
In an advanced capitalist society, the problem of alienation becomes even more serious.
Adjective '진전된' modifying '사회'.
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
— To progress noticeably or remarkably. Used when the change is very obvious.
그의 한국어 실력이 눈에 띄게 진전되었다.
— To progress slowly. Used when things are moving but not fast.
협상이 생각보다 더디게 진전되고 있다.
— To progress rapidly. Used for sudden breakthroughs.
사건 수사가 오늘 오후부터 급격히 진전되었다.
— To progress to some extent. A moderate way to describe progress.
일이 어느 정도 진전되면 보고하겠습니다.
— To not progress at all. Used for complete stalemates.
문제가 전혀 진전되지 않아 걱정입니다.
— A progressed result or an advanced outcome.
진전된 결과를 기대하고 있습니다.
— The progress is fast. Used to describe the speed of advancement.
이번 프로젝트는 진전이 매우 빠릅니다.
— To progress smoothly. Used when there are no obstacles.
모든 계획이 순조롭게 진전되고 있습니다.
— An advanced stage or a higher level of progress.
우리는 이미 진전된 단계에 도달했습니다.
— Signs or indications of progress.
상황이 진전될 기미가 보이지 않아요.
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진행되다 is about the process happening; 진전되다 is about progress/improvement.
발전하다 is for general growth/development; 진전되다 is for specific situations.
나아가다 is broader and can be physical; 진전되다 is abstract and formal.
تعبيرات اصطلاحية
— To take the first step. Often used to describe the start of progress.
드디어 사업이 첫 발을 떼며 진전되기 시작했다.
Neutral— To gain rapid momentum. Used when progress suddenly speeds up.
정부의 지원으로 연구가 급물살을 타며 진전되었다.
Neutral— To get a clue or start finding a way. Used when progress begins after confusion.
이제야 사건 수사가 가닥을 잡고 진전되고 있다.
Neutral— To open the floodgates. Used for a breakthrough that allows progress.
이번 대화가 남북 관계 진전의 물꼬를 텄다.
Formal— To gain momentum or elasticity. Used when something starts moving faster.
새로운 투자를 받아 프로젝트가 탄력을 받으며 진전되었다.
Neutral— To tread water. Used when there is no progress (antonym idiom).
협상이 제자리걸음만 하고 전혀 진전되지 않는다.
Neutral— Mountain after mountain. Used when progress is difficult due to constant obstacles.
일이 진전되는가 싶더니 산 넘어 산이네요.
Neutral— To button the first button. Used for starting progress correctly.
첫 단추를 잘 꿰어야 일이 순조롭게 진전됩니다.
Neutral— To bear fruit. Used for the successful end of progress.
오랜 진전 끝에 드디어 결실을 맺었습니다.
Neutral— To spur on. Used to speed up progress.
공사 진전에 박차를 가하고 있습니다.
Formalسهل الخلط
Both mean things are moving.
진행되다 focuses on the activity (proceeding), while 진전되다 focuses on the results or advancement (progressing).
회의가 진행 중이다 (The meeting is in progress) vs. 회의가 진전되었다 (The meeting made progress).
Both mean progress.
진척되다 is specifically about the 'amount' of work done, often in business/construction. 진전되다 is more about the 'situation' or 'state'.
공사가 진척되다 (Construction is making headway).
Both involve moving forward.
전진하다 is usually physical (marching forward) or military. 진전되다 is abstract.
군대가 전진하다 (The army advances).
Both mean development.
발달하다 is for skills, organs, or civilizations. 진전되다 is for situations or negotiations.
두뇌가 발달하다 (The brain develops).
Both imply things getting better.
개선되다 is specifically 'improvement' (fixing a bad thing). 진전되다 is 'advancement' (moving to the next stage).
수질이 개선되다 (Water quality improved).
أنماط الجُمل
[Subject]이/가 진전되고 있어요.
일이 진전되고 있어요.
[Subject]이/가 전혀 진전되지 않아요.
공부가 전혀 진전되지 않아요.
[Subject]이/가 [Adverb] 진전되었습니다.
협상이 순조롭게 진전되었습니다.
[Subject]이/가 진전될 기미가 보여요.
관계가 진전될 기미가 보여요.
[Subject]이/가 진전됨에 따라 [Result].
수사가 진전됨에 따라 진실이 밝혀졌다.
[Subject]이/가 진전된 상태입니다.
공사가 많이 진전된 상태입니다.
[Subject]의 진전은 [Noun]을/를 의미합니다.
기술의 진전은 혁신을 의미합니다.
[Subject]이/가 진전된 바가 없습니다.
논의가 진전된 바가 없습니다.
عائلة الكلمة
الأسماء
الأفعال
مرتبط
كيفية الاستخدام
High in news, business, and formal writing; Medium in daily speech.
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Using '을/를 진전되다'
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이/가 진전되다
'-되다' verbs are intransitive. You cannot use the object particle.
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Confusing with 진행되다
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Use 진전되다 for progress, 진행되다 for process.
If a meeting is happening but no decisions are made, it is '진행' but not '진전'.
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Using for physical movement
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전진하다 / 나아가다
You can't say a car '진전' down the street.
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Using for city growth
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발전하다
Cities 'develop' (발전), they don't 'progress' (진전) in the same linguistic way.
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Misspelling as '진정되다'
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진전되다
'진정되다' means 'to be calmed down' or 'to be settled'. One letter changes the meaning completely!
نصائح
Subject-Verb Agreement
Always pair '진전되다' with the '이/가' particle. It describes what the subject is doing, not what is being done to an object.
Use in Business
Use this word in meetings to sound more professional. It shows you are focused on milestones and results.
Progress vs. Process
Remember: '진행' is the act of doing; '진전' is the act of getting somewhere. Use '진전' when there is a breakthrough.
Hanja Power
Learning '진' (advance) and '전' (unfold) will help you understand dozens of other Korean words.
Adverb Pairing
Add '조금씩' (little by little) to show steady progress. It sounds more humble and realistic.
News Cues
When you hear '진전', listen for the topic—it's usually something serious like a treaty or a law.
Status Reports
In an email, write '프로젝트 진전 상황 보고' as the subject line for a progress report.
K-Drama Key
In dramas, when a character says '진전이 없어', they are usually frustrated with their love life.
Technical Tone
Be aware that in a hospital, '진전' can mean a disease is spreading. Context determines if it's good or bad.
Sounding Natural
Don't overthink it—if something is moving toward a goal, '진전되다' is probably the right word.
احفظها
وسيلة تذكّر
Think of 'Jin' (like a person's name) and 'Jeon' (Korean pancake). Imagine Jin making a giant pancake that keeps growing and 'unfolding' forward. That's progress!
ربط بصري
Imagine a staircase where each step represents a 'Jin' and the 'Jeon' is the carpet unfolding over the stairs as you climb. You are advancing!
Word Web
تحدٍّ
Try to use '진전되다' in three different contexts today: your studies, a work project, and a personal relationship.
أصل الكلمة
From Hanja 進展 (진전). 進 (진) means 'to advance' or 'go forward'. 展 (전) means 'to unfold' or 'spread out'.
المعنى الأصلي: To unfold while moving forward; to develop into a better state.
Sino-Koreanالسياق الثقافي
Be careful using '진전되다' in medical contexts, as it can sound very clinical and cold when describing a worsening illness.
In English, we often say 'things are moving' or 'getting somewhere.' '진전되다' is the formal equivalent of these idioms.
تدرّب في الحياة الواقعية
سياقات واقعية
Business Meeting
- 프로젝트가 진전되고 있습니다.
- 진전 상황을 보고해 주세요.
- 왜 진전이 없습니까?
- 상당한 진전이 있었습니다.
News Report
- 협상이 진전되었습니다.
- 진전될 것으로 보입니다.
- 진전이 없는 상태입니다.
- 급격히 진전되고 있습니다.
Doctor's Office
- 병세가 진전되었습니다.
- 진전 속도가 빠릅니다.
- 진전을 막아야 합니다.
- 더 이상 진전되지 않았습니다.
Romantic Drama
- 우리 관계가 진전됐어.
- 더 진전되고 싶어.
- 진전이 없어서 답답해.
- 빨리 진전됐으면 좋겠다.
Academic Study
- 연구가 진전되었습니다.
- 학문적 진전이 필요합니다.
- 논문 작성이 진전되고 있어요.
- 어느 정도 진전되었나요?
بدايات محادثة
"요즘 한국어 공부는 어떻게 진전되고 있어요?"
"새로 시작한 프로젝트는 잘 진전되고 있나요?"
"그 사람과의 관계가 좀 진전되었나요?"
"오늘 회의에서 어떤 진전이 있었나요?"
"운동 계획이 생각보다 진전되지 않아서 고민이에요."
مواضيع للكتابة اليومية
오늘 하루 동안 당신의 목표가 얼마나 진전되었는지 써 보세요.
가장 진전이 없어서 답답한 일은 무엇인가요? 이유를 설명해 보세요.
지난 한 달 동안 가장 큰 진전이 있었던 일은 무엇인가요?
진전된 미래의 당신의 모습은 어떨까요?
관계를 진전시키기 위해 당신이 할 수 있는 노력은 무엇인가요?
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNo, you should not use it for things like cars moving or walking. For physical movement, use '전진하다' or '나아가다'. '진전되다' is strictly for abstract situations like projects, relationships, or negotiations.
'진전되다' is intransitive (passive-like), meaning 'to be progressed' or 'to make progress' (focus on the situation). '진전시키다' is causative, meaning 'to progress something' (focus on the person doing it). Example: '프로젝트가 진전되다' (The project progresses) vs. '우리가 프로젝트를 진전시키다' (We progress the project).
Usually, yes, but in medical contexts, it can be negative. If a disease '진전되다', it means it has advanced to a further (worse) stage. However, in almost all other contexts, it implies a positive breakthrough.
You must use '이/가'. For example, '협상이 진전되었다'. Using '을/를' is a common mistake because '되다' verbs are intransitive.
Yes! You can say '한국어 실력이 많이 진전되었어요' (My Korean skills have progressed a lot). It sounds very formal and impressive.
You can say '진전이 없다' (There is no progress) or '진전되지 않다' (It doesn't progress). '진전이 없다' is very common in daily life.
Yes, but it sounds a bit formal. In very casual talk, people might say '진도 나갔어?' (Did the progress/lesson go forward?) especially regarding studies or romance.
進 (진) means 'advance' and 展 (전) means 'unfold'. So it means to unfold as you advance.
It's better to use '발전하다' (to develop) for a city. '진전되다' is for specific events or situations.
'순조롭게' (smoothly) is the most common adverb. '순조롭게 진전되고 있습니다' is a very standard professional phrase.
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Translate: 'The negotiation progressed smoothly.'
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Translate: 'Is the project progressing?'
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Translate: 'There was no progress at all.'
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Translate: 'Our relationship has progressed.'
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Translate: 'As the investigation progressed, the truth was revealed.'
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Translate: 'I hope my Korean studies progress quickly.'
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Translate: 'Why is there no progress in the work?'
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Translate: 'The construction progressed to some extent.'
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Translate: 'There are signs that the dialogue will progress.'
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Write a sentence using '진전되고 있다'.
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Write a sentence using '진전되지 않다'.
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Translate: 'Research in this field has progressed rapidly.'
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Translate: 'The situation is progressing positively.'
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Translate: 'The peace talks have reached a progressed stage.'
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Translate: 'The work is progressing sluggishly.'
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Translate: 'We need technological progress.'
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Translate: 'The relationship between the two countries has progressed.'
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Translate: 'Please report the progress status.'
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How is your Korean study progressing? (Use '진전되다')
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Update your boss on a project. (Use '진전')
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Tell a friend your relationship is moving fast. (Use '급격히')
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Express frustration about no progress. (Use '전혀')
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Ask a coworker about their work progress. (Use '어느 정도')
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Talk about a news headline you saw. (Use '협상')
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Hope for a better future. (Use '상황')
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Report a medical condition professionally. (Use '병세')
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Ask if there are signs of progress. (Use '기미')
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Say progress is slow due to rain. (Use '비 때문에')
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Describe a noticed improvement. (Use '눈에 띄게')
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Propose a condition for progress. (Use '서로 신뢰하면')
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Announce a breakthrough. (Use '드디어')
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Ask for a status report. (Use '보고')
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Say you will contact someone later. (Use '-면')
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Describe a sluggish process. (Use '지지부진하게')
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Talk about technological advancement. (Use '기술적')
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Say the investigation is ongoing. (Use '수사')
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Express a wish for no more illness. (Use '-지 않기를')
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Confirm a significant progress. (Use '상당 부분')
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Listen and identify: '협상이 크게 진전되었습니다.'
Listen and identify: '관계가 진전될 기미가 없어요.'
Listen and identify: '일이 순조롭게 진전되고 있습니다.'
Listen and identify: '병세가 진전되어 걱정입니다.'
Listen and identify: '수사가 어느 정도 진전되었나요?'
Listen and identify: '진전된 내용을 발표하겠습니다.'
Listen and identify: '전혀 진전되지 않았습니다.'
Listen and identify: '연구가 급격히 진전되었습니다.'
Listen and identify: '진전이 없어서 답답해요.'
Listen and identify: '상황이 진전됨에 따라 알려드릴게요.'
Listen and identify: '공사가 더디게 진전되고 있어요.'
Listen and identify: '우리의 논의가 진전되었습니다.'
Listen and identify: '눈에 띄는 진전이 있었습니다.'
Listen and identify: '진전된 단계에 도달했습니다.'
Listen and identify: '더 이상 진전되지 않기를 바랍니다.'
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Summary
진전되다 is your go-to word for describing 'meaningful progress' in abstract situations like negotiations, projects, or relationships. Unlike simple movement, it implies reaching a new, better stage. Example: '협상이 진전되었다' (The negotiation made progress).
- 진전되다 means to make progress or advance in a situation.
- It is commonly used in formal contexts like business, news, and medicine.
- It is an intransitive verb, so the subject takes the particle '이/가'.
- It differs from '진행되다' (proceeding) by focusing on the improvement or result.
Subject-Verb Agreement
Always pair '진전되다' with the '이/가' particle. It describes what the subject is doing, not what is being done to an object.
Use in Business
Use this word in meetings to sound more professional. It shows you are focused on milestones and results.
Progress vs. Process
Remember: '진행' is the act of doing; '진전' is the act of getting somewhere. Use '진전' when there is a breakthrough.
Hanja Power
Learning '진' (advance) and '전' (unfold) will help you understand dozens of other Korean words.
محتوى ذو صلة
مزيد من كلمات academic
입체적
B2له تأثير ثلاثي الأبعاد أو فحص شيء ما من وجهات نظر متعددة.
~에 관해
B1تعبير يعني 'عن' أو 'بخصوص'. يُستخدم في السياقات الرسمية لتقديم موضوع معين.
~에 대하여
A2بخصوص أو فيما يتعلق بموضوع معين. 'نحن نتحدث عن المستقبل.'
~대해
A2تعني 'عن' أو 'بخصوص'. تُستخدم لتحديد موضوع الحديث أو التفكير.
~에 관하여
A2فيما يتعلق بـ أو حول موضوع ما. يستخدم في المواقف الرسمية مثل التقارير أو الخطب.
~에 대해(서)
A1يشير إلى موضوع أو مسألة المناقشة، بمعنى 'عن' أو 'بخصوص'. يتم استخدامه عادة مع أفعال مثل التحدث أو التفكير.
무엇보다
A2قبل كل شيء؛ أكثر من أي شيء آخر.
결석생
A2A student who is absent from class.
추상화하다
B2يُجرد: النظر في شيء ما نظرياً أو بشكل منفصل عن واقعه المادي.
추상
A2Abstraction; the quality of dealing with ideas rather than events.