운반되다
This word means that something is being carried or moved from one place to another.
Explanation at your level:
운반되다 means something is moved. Imagine a box being moved by a truck. You use this word when you want to say 'The box is being moved.' It is very simple and helpful for daily life.
At this level, you can use 운반되다 to talk about delivery. For example, 'The food is being transported to the restaurant.' It is a passive verb that helps you describe what happens to things.
You can now use this in more complex sentences. Think about logistics or travel. 'The luggage is being transported to the airport.' It helps you focus on the object rather than the person carrying it.
In professional contexts, 운반되다 is essential. It is used in reports, news, and business communication. It conveys a sense of professional movement of goods, materials, or even patients in medical settings.
Advanced users use this to describe abstract or systematic movement. It can imply the flow of resources or the distribution of information. It is a precise term that adds clarity to technical or formal descriptions of operations.
At the mastery level, you understand the nuance between 운반되다 and other transport verbs like 이송되다. You recognize its role in formal, passive constructions that maintain an objective, detached, and professional tone in writing.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Means 'to be transported'.
- Passive form of 운반하다.
- Used mainly for objects.
- Common in logistics.
When we talk about 운반되다, we are talking about the passive act of movement. Think of it as the 'receiving' end of the verb 운반하다 (to transport).
In daily life, you see this when goods are moved by trucks, or when materials are carried on a conveyor belt. It highlights the process of the object traveling rather than the driver or the machine.
It is a very useful word in logistics, construction, and even in casual conversation when discussing how things get from A to B. Remember, it always implies that something is being moved by someone or something else.
The word 운반되다 is rooted in Sino-Korean characters. 운 (運) means to move or carry, and 반 (搬) also means to carry or transport.
Together, they form a compound that emphasizes the act of shifting physical weight. The suffix -되다 is the classic Korean way to turn an active verb into a passive one.
Historically, this reflects the ancient need to describe the movement of trade goods along the Silk Road or via river transport. It has evolved from formal logistics terminology into a standard word used in modern business and everyday life.
You use 운반되다 when the object is the focus. For example, 'The cargo is being transported' sounds natural.
It is common in professional settings like warehouses or shipping companies. In casual speech, you might use it if you are talking about how heavy furniture is being moved into a new house.
Common pairings include 트럭으로 운반되다 (transported by truck) or 안전하게 운반되다 (safely transported). It is a neutral, descriptive term that fits almost any context involving physical movement.
While it is a functional verb, it appears in phrases like 신속히 운반되다 (to be transported rapidly) or 조심스럽게 운반되다 (to be transported carefully).
1. 병원으로 운반되다: To be rushed to the hospital (usually for emergency cases).
2. 화물로 운반되다: To be transported as cargo.
3. 공중으로 운반되다: To be transported by air.
4. 수작업으로 운반되다: To be transported by hand.
5. 자동으로 운반되다: To be transported automatically.
The pronunciation is straightforward: un-ban-doe-da. The stress is usually even, but you might emphasize the first syllable slightly.
Grammatically, it is a passive verb. This means it rarely takes an object. Instead, the subject is the thing being moved. You will often see it paired with particles like -이/가.
It rhymes with words ending in -되다 like 전달되다 or 포함되다. It is a regular verb pattern in Korean, making it quite predictable for learners.
Fun Fact
The character 搬 is rarely used alone in modern Korean.
Pronunciation Guide
Clear syllables.
Clear syllables.
Common Errors
- Mispronouncing '반'
- Dropping the '되' sound
- Incorrect rhythm
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy to read
Easy to use
Easy to say
Easy to hear
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
Advanced
Grammar to Know
Passive Verb
운반되다
Particle 로
트럭으로
Subject Particle
짐이
Examples by Level
짐이 운반된다.
The luggage is transported.
Passive verb usage.
물건이 트럭으로 운반된다.
환자가 병원으로 운반된다.
상자가 안전하게 운반된다.
우편물이 빠르게 운반된다.
음식이 식당으로 운반된다.
책이 도서관으로 운반된다.
재료가 공장으로 운반된다.
쓰레기가 밖으로 운반된다.
귀중품이 금고로 운반된다.
위험한 화학물질이 운반된다.
신선한 야채가 시장으로 운반된다.
건설 자재가 현장으로 운반된다.
구호 물품이 수재민에게 운반된다.
데이터가 서버로 운반된다.
가구들이 새 집으로 운반된다.
예술품이 박물관으로 운반된다.
부상자가 즉시 병원으로 운반되었다.
모든 화물이 항구로 운반될 예정이다.
위험 요소가 격리 구역으로 운반된다.
대량의 자원이 기지로 운반되고 있다.
특별한 장비가 항공편으로 운반된다.
전시품들이 조심스럽게 운반된다.
폐기물이 처리장으로 운반된다.
식자재가 냉동차로 운반된다.
긴급 환자가 헬기를 통해 병원으로 운반되었다.
국가 기밀 문서가 안전하게 운반되어야 한다.
원자재가 효율적으로 운반되는 시스템을 구축했다.
고가의 장비가 특수 차량으로 운반된다.
오염된 토양이 정화 시설로 운반된다.
수천 톤의 석탄이 기차로 운반된다.
난민들이 안전한 지역으로 운반되었다.
생명 유지 장치가 환자에게 운반된다.
그 유물은 국립 박물관으로 운반되어 정밀 조사를 받았다.
전시 상황에서 보급품이 최전방으로 운반되는 과정은 매우 중요하다.
대규모 이주민들이 임시 거처로 운반되는 과정에서 혼란이 발생했다.
심장 이식에 필요한 장기가 긴급히 병원으로 운반되었다.
화학 폐기물이 엄격한 규정에 따라 처리 시설로 운반된다.
고대 문명의 유산이 복원 센터로 운반되어 연구되고 있다.
수만 명의 인파가 행사장으로 운반되는 교통 체계가 마비되었다.
우주 탐사선에서 채취한 샘플이 지구로 운반될 예정이다.
Common Collocations
Idioms & Expressions
"운반되다 시점"
The moment of transport
운반되는 시점에 파손되었다.
neutral"운반되기를 기다리다"
To wait to be moved
짐들이 운반되기를 기다리고 있다.
neutral"운반되는 과정"
The process of transport
운반되는 과정에서 사고가 났다.
neutral"운반되는 도중"
While being transported
운반되는 도중에 비가 왔다.
neutral"운반되는 물건"
The object being transported
운반되는 물건을 확인하세요.
neutral"운반되게 하다"
To cause to be transported
그가 짐을 운반되게 했다.
neutralEasily Confused
Both mean movement
이송 is for people
환자가 이송되다 vs 짐이 운반되다
Both involve moving
배달 is for delivery
음식이 배달되다
Both passive
전달 is for information
메시지가 전달되다
Similar root
운송 is for commercial cargo
화물이 운송되다
Sentence Patterns
Subject + 로 + 운반되다
짐이 트럭으로 운반된다.
Subject + (으)로 + 운반되다
물건이 배로 운반된다.
Subject + 가 + 부사 + 운반되다
짐이 안전하게 운반된다.
Subject + 가 + 장소 + 로 + 운반되다
상자가 창고로 운반된다.
Subject + 가 + 수동적 + 운반되다
환자가 긴급히 병원으로 운반되었다.
Word Family
Nouns
Verbs
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How to Use It
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Formality Scale
Common Mistakes
Learners often use active verbs when they mean passive.
운반되다 is usually for objects.
운반되다 is for physical items.
It needs a subject particle.
Ensure correct conjugation.
Tips
Memory Palace Trick
Visualize a factory floor.
When Native Speakers Use It
When talking about cargo.
Cultural Insight
Used in professional shipping.
Grammar Shortcut
Always passive.
Say It Right
Focus on the 'un' sound.
Don't Make This Mistake
Don't use for people.
Did You Know?
It is Sino-Korean.
Study Smart
Practice with passive sentences.
Context Tip
Use with destination.
Verb Pattern
Noun + 로 + 운반되다.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
UN (as in UN trucks) + BAN (carry) + DOEDA (passive).
Visual Association
A truck moving boxes.
Word Web
Challenge
Describe how your groceries get home.
Word Origin
Sino-Korean
Original meaning: Moving and carrying
Cultural Context
None
Directly maps to 'to be transported'.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
At work
- 화물이 운반된다
- 자재가 운반된다
- 장비가 운반된다
At school
- 책상이 운반된다
- 짐이 운반된다
- 도구가 운반된다
Travel
- 가방이 운반된다
- 짐이 운반된다
- 화물이 운반된다
Medical
- 환자가 운반된다
- 장비가 운반된다
- 약품이 운반된다
Conversation Starters
"How are the goods being transported?"
"Was the furniture transported safely?"
"Where is the cargo being transported to?"
"Is everything being transported by truck?"
"Why is the equipment being transported?"
Journal Prompts
Describe a time you saw something being transported.
Why is it important for goods to be transported safely?
Compare transportation methods you know.
Write about a delivery you received.
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsUsually for objects; use 이송되다 for people.
Yes, for moving heavy items.
운반하다.
It is neutral to formal.
Usually -이/가.
Usually '전달되다' is better.
Yes, 운반되었다.
Yes, in logistics contexts.
Test Yourself
짐이 트럭으로 ___.
The luggage is transported by truck.
Which means 'to be transported'?
운반되다 is the passive verb.
운반되다 is used for people most of the time.
It is mostly for objects.
Word
Meaning
Direct translation.
Subject + Method + Verb.
환자가 구급차로 ___.
Passive past tense.
Which is the best synonym in a medical context?
이송되다 is better for patients.
운반되다 can imply abstract movement.
It can be used in systemic contexts.
Subject + Destination + Verb.
그 물건은 ___ 운반되어야 한다.
Adverb needed.
Score: /10
Summary
운반되다 is the passive verb used when describing the movement of objects from one place to another.
- Means 'to be transported'.
- Passive form of 운반하다.
- Used mainly for objects.
- Common in logistics.
Memory Palace Trick
Visualize a factory floor.
When Native Speakers Use It
When talking about cargo.
Cultural Insight
Used in professional shipping.
Grammar Shortcut
Always passive.
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