Vocabulary

되다

be enough, work out, be done

Meaning

A versatile verb; 됐어 can mean “enough,” “never mind,” or “that's fine,” depending on tone.

Why this form?

끝나다 — “end”: states that an event finishes; 됐다 can dismiss further discussion or indicate that something is satisfactory.

Natural usage

돼 contracts 되어; 됐어 is the informal past of 되다 and can function as a set exclamation.

Forms not to confuse

끝나다

회의가 끝났어요. — The meeting is over.

Examples

좋아, 됐어. — Fine, enough.

이제 됐어요. 더 필요 없어요. — That's enough now. I don't need any more.

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