훼손되다
Meaning: to be damaged; to be defaced
What does 훼손되다 mean?
훼손되다 [hwesondoeda] is a verb meaning "to be damaged; to be defaced". It is rated B2 on the CEFR scale, which means upper-intermediate — appears in news and discussion. This word appears across 2 Lexibeom card packs, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
Example Sentences (2)
Here are real-life sentences where 훼손되다 [hwesondoeda] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
그러나 일부 관객은 원작의 정수가 훼손되었다며 아쉬움을 표현하기도 하였습니다.
However, some audience members expressed disappointment, saying the essence of the original was damaged.
📚 From Literature & Arts
그러나 반대론자들은 의료의 공공성이 훼손되면 취약 계층의 의료 접근권이 심각하게 침해된다고 경고합니다.
However, opponents warn that if the public nature of healthcare is damaged, vulnerable groups' access to medical care will be seriously violated.
📚 From 시사 토론
How to Use 훼손되다 in Conversation
As a verb, 훼손되다 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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