Korean · 10 October 2026 · Passive and Causative Verbs
도둑이 경찰에게 잡혔습니다.
Dodugi gyeongcharege japyeotseumnida.
The thief was caught by the police.
verb (passive)
Uses the passive verb '잡히다' (to be caught) derived from the active verb '잡다' (to catch) with the passive suffix '-히-'. This pattern indicates that the subject (thief) receives the action from the agent (police). It's commonly used in crime reports, news, or when describing apprehension.
In a sentence
도둑이 경찰에게 잡혔다는 소식을 들었어요. 다행이네요.
Dodugi gyeongcharege japyeotdaneun sosigeul deureosseoyo. Dahaeng-ineyo.
I heard the news that the thief was caught by the police. That's a relief.
