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A2 verb 5 min read

생산되다

saengsandoeda
Core Meaning
The verb '생산되다' (saengsan-doeda) is the passive form of '생산하다' (saengsan-hada), which means 'to produce' or 'to manufacture'. Therefore, '생산되다' directly translates to 'to be produced' or 'to be manufactured'. It is used to describe the state of something that has been made or created, often in an industrial or large-scale context. This word is essential for understanding discussions about factories, goods, and the economy.
Usage Contexts
You will frequently encounter '생산되다' when talking about:
  • Manufacturing and Industry: Describing how cars, electronics, clothes, or any other manufactured goods are made. For example, "This car is produced in Korea."
  • Agriculture and Food: Referring to the production of crops, fruits, or processed food. For instance, "Apples are produced in this region."
  • Energy and Resources: Discussing the generation of electricity or the extraction of natural resources. "Electricity is produced from solar power."
  • Art and Creative Works: While less common than in industrial settings, it can be used for things like films or music being produced. "This movie was produced by a famous director."
  • Economic Discussions: Talking about the output of a country or a company. "The country's GDP is influenced by what is produced."
Nuances
'생산되다' emphasizes the passive role of the object being produced. It focuses on the result of the production process rather than the agent performing the production. This is a key characteristic of passive verbs in Korean. It's a formal to neutral term, commonly found in news reports, academic texts, and formal conversations about industry and economics. In casual conversation, people might use simpler phrases depending on the context, but '생산되다' remains the standard term for describing something being manufactured.

이 공장에서 모든 자동차가 생산됩니다.

This factory produces all the cars.

이 쌀은 국내에서 생산되었습니다.

This rice was produced domestically.
Synonym Hint
Think of 'made' or 'manufactured' in English. If something is 'made', it is '생산된'.
Basic Structure
The most common structure is: Subject (Noun) + 에서 (eseo - from/in) + Object (Noun) + 가/이 (ga/i - subject particle) + 생산되다 (saengsan-doeda). The subject here is the thing being produced, and '에서' indicates the place of production. Alternatively, you can have: Place + 에서 + Object + 가/이 + 생산되다.
Examples with Particles
Remember that Korean verbs conjugate at the end. '생산되다' can be used in various tenses and politeness levels.
  • Present Tense, Polite (합니다/어요): This is the most common form for statements.
    • 이 스마트폰은 한국에서 생산됩니다. (i seumateupon-eun hangug-eseo saengsan-doemnida.) - This smartphone is produced in Korea.
    • 이 과일은 여기서 생산돼요. (i gwail-eun yeogiseo saengsan-dwaeyo.) - This fruit is produced here.
  • Past Tense, Polite (되었습니다/었어요): To talk about something that has already been produced.
    • 이 옷은 작년에 생산되었습니다. (i os-eun jangnyeon-e saengsan-doeeossseumnida.) - This clothing was produced last year.
    • 이 제품은 공장에서 생산됐어요. (i jepum-eun gongjang-eseo saengsan-dwaess-eoyo.) - This product was produced in the factory.
  • Future Tense, Polite (될 것입니다/될 거예요): To talk about future production.
    • 새로운 모델이 곧 생산될 것입니다. (saeroun model-i got saengsan-doel geos-imnida.) - A new model will be produced soon.
    • 내년에는 더 많은 양이 생산될 거예요. (naenyeon-eneun deo manheun yang-i saengsan-doel geoyeyo.) - More quantity will be produced next year.
With Different Subjects
The subject of the sentence is what is being produced.
  • 물건 (mulgeon - goods/items): 이 물건들은 중국에서 생산됩니다. (i mulgeon-deul-eun junggug-eseo saengsan-doemnida.) - These goods are produced in China.
  • 식량 (singnyang - food/provisions): 식량이 충분히 생산되고 있습니다. (singnyang-i chungbunhi saengsan-doego issseumnida.) - Food is being produced sufficiently.
  • 에너지 (eneoji - energy): 신재생 에너지도 여기서 생산될 수 있습니다. (sinjaesaeng eneoji-do yeogiseo saengsan-doel su issseumnida.) - Renewable energy can also be produced here.

이 공장에서 최신형 스마트폰이 생산되고 있습니다.

The latest model smartphones are being produced in this factory.
News and Media
'생산되다' is a staple in news reports, especially those covering economics, industry, and trade. You'll hear it when discussing a country's manufacturing output, the introduction of new products, or issues related to supply chains. For example, a news anchor might say, "올해 한국에서는 반도체가 대량으로 생산되었습니다." (Olhae hangug-eseoneun bandoche-ga daeryang-euro saengsan-doeeossseumnida. - This year, semiconductors were produced in large quantities in Korea.) This highlights its formal and informative usage.
Business and Economics
In business meetings, company reports, and economic analyses, '생산되다' is used to talk about production capacity, efficiency, and the origin of goods. A manager might state, "이 부품은 우리 공장에서 생산될 예정입니다." (i bupum-eun uri gongjang-eseo saengsan-doel yejeong-imnida. - This part is scheduled to be produced at our factory.) It's also common in discussions about imports and exports, where the origin of products is crucial.
Documentaries and Educational Content
Educational programs about how things are made, whether it's food, technology, or natural resources, frequently use '생산되다'. A documentary about farming might show a farmer explaining, "이 사과는 저 산에서 생산됩니다." (i sagwaneun jeo san-eseo saengsan-doemnida. - These apples are produced on that mountain.) This connects the word to tangible, observable processes.
Product Descriptions and Labels
While not always explicit, the concept of '생산되다' is behind product descriptions that mention where something is made. You might see phrases like "Made in Korea" which implies that the product was '한국에서 생산된' (hangug-eseo saen
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