Korean · Adjectives
오래되다
oraedoeda
Old (things)
Beginneradjective
Definition
Existing for a long time, not new.
Example
이 건물은 아주 오래됐어요.
This building is very old.
Etymology
'오래되다' (oraedoeda) combines '오래' (orae), meaning 'long time,' with '되다' (doeda), meaning 'to become.' This compound reflects a cultural understanding of time and the aging of objects or ideas.
How & Where It’s Used
'오래되다' is commonly used in spoken language and informal writing, referring to things that have existed for a while, such as antiques or memories. It is universally understood across regions.