경과하다
Meaning: to elapse; to pass (time)
What does 경과하다 mean?
경과하다 [gyeonggwahada] is a verb meaning "to elapse; to pass (time)". It is rated C1 on the CEFR scale, which means advanced — academic and professional contexts. 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 경과하다 [gyeonggwahada] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
그래프에서 확인할 수 있듯이 실험군의 성과가 시간이 경과할수록 가파르게 상승하는 추세를 보이고 있습니다.
As can be confirmed in the graph, the experimental group's performance shows a steeply rising trend as time progresses.
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How to Use 경과하다 in Conversation
As a verb, 경과하다 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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