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둘러싸이다 info.

Tips to remember the word:
• Think of “둘러싸이다” as having the root “둘러싸다” (to surround) and add “-이-” to indicate the passive form (“to be surrounded”). Imagine something being wrapped all around like a warm blanket.
• Notice that “둘러싸이다” sounds like “dull-uh-ssai-da” – you can link that with the image of an object completely enclosed or surrounded.

Explanation:
• “둘러싸이다” is a passive verb meaning “to be surrounded” or “to be encircled.” It indicates that someone or something is completely encased or encompassed by other things.
• It is derived from the active verb “둘러싸다” (to surround) and, when used in the passive form, emphasizes the state of being enveloped.

Other words with similar meanings:
• 에워싸이다 (ae-wossai-da) – to be encompassed or encircled
• 포위되다 (po-wi-doe-da) – to be besieged or surrounded (often used in a military context)

Conjugations (using the base form “둘러싸이다”):
• Infinitive: 둘러싸이다 (dull-uh-ssai-da)
• Present tense:
 – Plain form: 둘러싸인다 (dull-uh-ssain-da)
 – Polite form: 둘러싸입니다 (dull-uh-ssai-mnida)
 – Forming progressive: 둘러싸이고 있다 (dull-uh-ssai-go it-da) meaning “is being surrounded”
• Past tense:
 – Plain form: 둘러싸였다 (dull-uh-ssae-yeot-da)
 – Polite form: 둘러싸였습니다 (dull-uh-ssae-yeot-seumnida)
• Future tense:
 – Plain form: 둘러싸일 것이다 (dull-uh-ssail geot-si-da)
 – Polite form: 둘러싸일 거예요 (dull-uh-ssail geo-ye-yo)

Example sentences:
1. The house is surrounded by trees.
 • Korean: 집이 나무들에 둘러싸였다.
 • Romanized: jip-i namudeul-e dull-uh-ssae-yeot-da.
2. This park is surrounded by tall buildings.
 • Korean: 이 공원은 높은 건물들에 둘러싸인다.
 • Romanized: i gongwon-eun nopeun geonmul-deul-e dull-uh-ssain-da.
3. The lake will be surrounded by blooming flowers next spring.
 • Korean: 호수는 내년 봄에 만개한 꽃들에 둘러싸일 것이다.
 • Romanized: hosu-neun naenyeon bom-e mangae-han kkotdeul-e dull-uh-ssail geot-si-da.

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