Receive/Get

The verb 받다 literally means "to receive" or "to get." It can be used on its own or attached directly to a noun to form a new compound verb. This pattern has two primary functions.

Receiving Tangible Things

This is the most straightforward use. It refers to the action of receiving a physical object, a call, or a message.

Examples: 택배를 받다 (to receive a package), 전화를 받다 (to answer/receive a phone call), 선물을 받다 (to receive a gift).

Receiving Abstract Things (Creating a Passive Meaning)

This is a very common and important function. When 받다 is attached to an abstract noun (often one derived from a verb), it creates a passive-like meaning of "being" or "getting" that action done to you.

Examples:

사랑 (love) + 받다 → 사랑받다 (to be loved)

존경 (respect) + 받다 → 존경받다 (to be respected)

스트레스 (stress) + 받다 → 스트레스 받다 (to get stressed)

택배 받았어? / 빨리 전화 좀 받아! / 친구에게 도움을 많이 받았어.

The real power of this pattern comes from combining it with abstract nouns to express being the recipient of an action or feeling. Mastering these common combinations will significantly expand your expressive range.

Here are some key examples from the script that function like set phrases:

사랑받다: to be loved

상처받다: to be hurt (emotionally)

스트레스 받다: to get stressed

존경받다: to be respected

주목받다: to receive attention

오해받다: to be misunderstood

도움받다: to receive help

교육받다: to receive education/training

환영받다: to be welcomed

Think of [Noun] + 받다 as a way to create a passive verb for many Sino-Korean words.

부모님께 사랑을 많이 받고 자랐어. / 그 말에 상처받았어요. / 선생님은 학생들에게 존경받아요. / 어딜 가나 주목받아.