뒤처지다
Meaning: to fall behind; to lag
What does 뒤처지다 mean?
뒤처지다 [dwicheojida] is a verb meaning "to fall behind; to lag". It is rated B2 on the CEFR scale, which means upper-intermediate — appears in news and discussion. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
Example Sentences (1)
Here are real-life sentences where 뒤처지다 [dwicheojida] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
기술 발전 속도에 비해 윤리적 기준과 법적 체계의 정비가 뒤처지고 있다는 우려가 커지고 있습니다.
Concerns are growing that the development of ethical standards and legal frameworks is falling behind the pace of technological advancement.
📚 From IT, 기술
How to Use 뒤처지다 in Conversation
As a verb, 뒤처지다 requires conjugation. The dictionary form ends in 다, but you will rarely use this form in speech — instead, conjugate based on politeness (요 for polite, 습니다 for formal, plain stem for casual) and tense (past, present, future). Learn this verb together with its three conjugated forms for maximum fluency.
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