오염돼요 · 오염됐어요 · 오염될 거예요 · 오염된 (+noun)
to be polluted, to be contaminated
Example
공장에서 나온 물 때문에 바다가 오염됐어요.
The sea was polluted by water from the factory.
Word parts
오 dirty+염 dye, stain
오염 (pollution) + 되다 (to become): passive 'get polluted.'
Good to know
For 'X pollutes Y,' use 오염시키다: 공장이 강을 오염시켰어요.
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