It describes the process of becoming hotter, usually referring to weather or ambient temperature.
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- Indicates a gradual increase in temperature.
- Commonly used to describe seasonal changes.
- Derived from the adjective 'hot' (덥다).
개요
'더워지다'는 형용사 '덥다'에 상태 변화를 나타내는 '-어지다'가 결합된 형태입니다. 어떤 대상이나 환경의 온도가 이전보다 높아지는 변화의 과정을 나타냅니다. 2) 사용 패턴: 주로 날씨를 주어로 하여 '날씨가 더워지다'라고 쓰거나, 실내 온도와 관련하여 '방 안이 더워지다'와 같이 사용합니다. 3) 공통 문맥: 계절이 봄에서 여름으로 넘어갈 때, 난방 기구를 틀었을 때, 혹은 햇빛이 강하게 내리쬘 때 자주 사용합니다. 4) 유사어 비교: '뜨거워지다'는 사물이나 물체의 온도가 매우 높게 변할 때 주로 쓰이며, '더워지다'는 주로 기온이나 기후와 같은 환경적인 온도 변화에 더 자연스럽게 사용됩니다.
Examples
날씨가 점점 더워지고 있어요.
everydayThe weather is getting hotter.
기온이 더워짐에 따라 옷차림이 가벼워졌습니다.
formalAs the temperature has risen, clothing has become lighter.
방 안이 왜 이렇게 더워졌지?
informalWhy did the room get so hot?
지구 온난화로 인해 지구가 더워지고 있다.
academicThe Earth is getting hotter due to global warming.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
날씨가 많이 더워졌네요.
The weather has become much hotter.
곧 더워질 거예요.
It will get hot soon.
Often Confused With
This refers to an object or surface becoming physically hot to the touch. Use this for stoves, soup, or metal items.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Use this word in both formal and informal settings. It is a standard verb for describing temperature trends. Always ensure the subject is appropriate for weather or ambient environment.
Common Mistakes
Do not use it to describe the taste of food (use '맵다' for spicy). Do not confuse it with '덥다' which describes a static state rather than a change. Ensure the verb ending '-어지다' is conjugated correctly.
Tips
Use with weather subjects
It is most naturally used with '날씨' (weather) or '기온' (temperature). Try saying '날씨가 더워지고 있어요' to express a changing season.
Avoid confusing with objects
Use '뜨거워지다' if you are talking about a specific object like a stove or water. '더워지다' is reserved for ambient air temperature.
Korean seasonal awareness
Koreans are very sensitive to seasonal changes. Using this word helps you engage in small talk about the changing weather, which is a common social icebreaker.
Word Origin
Derived from the adjective '덥다' (hot) plus the auxiliary verb '지다' which indicates a change in state. This is a standard grammatical construction in Korean.
Cultural Context
Koreans often talk about the weather to start conversations. Recognizing the change of seasons is a significant part of Korean social etiquette.
Memory Tip
Think of '더워' (hot) + '지다' (to become). Just like 'getting' in English, '지다' helps you describe a change.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions'덥다'는 현재 온도가 높은 상태 그 자체를 의미합니다. 반면 '더워지다'는 온도가 높아지는 변화의 과정을 강조합니다.
과거형은 '더워졌다'라고 씁니다. 예: '어제보다 날씨가 더워졌어요.'
사람이 열이 나거나 몸이 뜨거워질 때 '몸이 더워지다'라고 표현할 수 있습니다. 하지만 주로 날씨나 환경에 더 자주 쓰입니다.
반대말은 '추워지다'입니다. 기온이 낮아지는 과정을 의미합니다.
Test Yourself
여름이 다가오면서 날씨가 점점 ___.
여름은 날씨가 뜨거운 계절이므로 더워지는 것이 자연스럽습니다.
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Summary
It describes the process of becoming hotter, usually referring to weather or ambient temperature.
- Indicates a gradual increase in temperature.
- Commonly used to describe seasonal changes.
- Derived from the adjective 'hot' (덥다).
Use with weather subjects
It is most naturally used with '날씨' (weather) or '기온' (temperature). Try saying '날씨가 더워지고 있어요' to express a changing season.
Avoid confusing with objects
Use '뜨거워지다' if you are talking about a specific object like a stove or water. '더워지다' is reserved for ambient air temperature.
Korean seasonal awareness
Koreans are very sensitive to seasonal changes. Using this word helps you engage in small talk about the changing weather, which is a common social icebreaker.
Examples
4 of 4날씨가 점점 더워지고 있어요.
The weather is getting hotter.
기온이 더워짐에 따라 옷차림이 가벼워졌습니다.
As the temperature has risen, clothing has become lighter.
방 안이 왜 이렇게 더워졌지?
Why did the room get so hot?
지구 온난화로 인해 지구가 더워지고 있다.
The Earth is getting hotter due to global warming.
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