When used with a noun, 같이 (~gachi) can mean "like" or "together with." The meaning depends on context.

When used for comparison, it means "like" or "as...as." For example, "You're as pretty as a flower" (너는 꽃 같이 예쁘다).

When used for accompaniment, it means "together with" or "with." For example, "Let's go together" (같이 가자). This usage often appears as 하고 같이 (hago gachi) or 와/과 같이 (wa/gwa gachi), meaning "together with [person/thing]."

It's a versatile particle that helps express relationships between nouns in a sentence.

~ 같이 في 30 ثانية

  • ~ 같이 can mean 'like' for comparisons.
  • It can also mean 'together with' for accompaniment.
  • It attaches directly to nouns.

How Formal Is It?

رسمي

"교수님과 함께 연구를 진행했습니다. (I conducted research together with the professor.)"

محايد

"친구하고 같이 영화를 봤어요. (I watched a movie with my friend.)"

غير رسمي

"엄마랑 같이 장 보러 갔어. (I went grocery shopping with Mom.)"

Child friendly

"엄마랑 같이 놀자! (Let's play with Mommy!)"

عامية

"야, 너 나랑 갈래? (Hey, wanna go with me?)"

حقيقة ممتعة

The word '같이' can sometimes be shortened to '같' in very informal speech or specific grammatical constructions, though '~같이' as a particle usually remains whole.

دليل النطق

UK [ɡaːtʃi]
US [ɡɑːtʃi]
short
يتقافى مع
watchy botchy notchy
أخطاء شائعة
  • mispronouncing the 'ㅈ' sound as a 'j' instead of a soft 'ch'
  • not aspirating the 'ㅊ' sound enough when it's part of another word (though not relevant for '같이' itself)

أمثلة حسب المستوى

1

친구 같이 영화를 봤어요.

I watched a movie with a friend.

Here, ~ 같이 means 'with' or 'together with'. It indicates accompaniment.

2

너 같이 착한 사람 처음 봐요.

I've never seen such a kind person like you.

In this sentence, ~ 같이 means 'like' or 'as'. It's used for comparison.

3

우리 같이 저녁 먹을까요?

Shall we eat dinner together?

Used to suggest doing something 'together'.

4

고양이 같이 조용히 걸었어요.

I walked quietly like a cat.

Here, ~ 같이 compares the manner of walking to a cat's quietness.

5

언니 같이 예쁜 옷을 사고 싶어요.

I want to buy pretty clothes like my older sister's.

Used for comparison, expressing a desire for something similar.

6

저는 엄마 같이 요리하고 싶어요.

I want to cook like my mom.

Indicates a desire to emulate someone's skill or action.

7

우리는 학교 같이 갔어요.

We went to school together.

Used to express shared action or accompaniment.

8

여름 같이 더운 날씨였어요.

It was hot weather like summer.

Compares the current weather to that of summer.

يُخلط عادةً مع

~ 같이 vs 같이

When used alone as an adverb, it often means 'together'.

~ 같이 vs ~처럼

Strong emphasis on 'as if' or 'in the manner of'.

~ 같이 vs 함께

More formal way to say 'together'.

أنماط نحوية

~ 같이 can be used after a noun to mean 'like' or 'as if'. When used with people, ~ 같이 can mean 'together with'. The meaning of ~ 같이 can be similar to ~ 처럼, but ~ 같이 is often more common in spoken Korean. You can use ~ 같이 to compare characteristics or actions. It can be attached to pronouns like 저 (I/me) to mean 'like me'. When expressing accompaniment, the noun before ~ 같이 is who you are with. This particle can emphasize similarity or shared action. Pay attention to context to understand if it means comparison or accompaniment.

تعبيرات اصطلاحية

"전에 같이 일했어요."

We used to work together.

전에 같이 일했어요. (We used to work together.)

neutral

"친구와 같이 영화를 봤어요."

I watched a movie with my friend.

친구와 같이 영화를 봤어요. (I watched a movie with my friend.)

neutral

"선생님 같이 되고 싶어요."

I want to be like a teacher.

선생님 같이 되고 싶어요. (I want to be like a teacher.)

neutral

"나비 같이 아름다워요."

It's beautiful like a butterfly.

나비 같이 아름다워요. (It's beautiful like a butterfly.)

neutral

"밥 같이 먹자!"

Let's eat together!

밥 같이 먹자! (Let's eat together!)

informal

"우리 같이 가요."

Let's go together.

우리 같이 가요. (Let's go together.)

neutral

"그 사람 같이 똑똑해요."

He's as smart as that person.

그 사람 같이 똑똑해요. (He's as smart as that person.)

neutral

"엄마 같이 포근해요."

It's as cozy as a mother's embrace.

엄마 같이 포근해요. (It's as cozy as a mother's embrace.)

neutral

"이것 같이 어려운 문제는 없어요."

There's no problem as difficult as this.

이것 같이 어려운 문제는 없어요. (There's no problem as difficult as this.)

neutral

"오빠 같이 멋있어요."

He's as cool as an older brother.

오빠 같이 멋있어요. (He's as cool as an older brother.)

neutral

سهل الخلط

~ 같이 vs ~와/과 같이

Often confused with just '같이' (together). The addition of '와/과' specifies the comparison or accompaniment more clearly, meaning 'together with [noun]' or 'like [noun]'.

While '같이' can mean 'together' or 'like', adding '와/과' makes the 'like' or 'together with' meaning explicit, linking it directly to the preceding noun. Without '와/과', '같이' can sometimes act as an adverb meaning 'together'.

엄마와 같이 밥을 먹었어요. (I ate rice *with mom*.)

~ 같이 vs ~처럼

Both '~같이' and '~처럼' can mean 'like' or 'as if'.

'~처럼' is generally used for comparisons, emphasizing similarity in manner or appearance. '~같이' can also mean 'like', but it can also indicate accompaniment ('together with'). While there's overlap, '~처럼' often implies a stronger sense of 'as if' or 'in the manner of'.

그녀는 천사처럼 예뻐요. (She is beautiful *like an angel*.)

~ 같이 vs 함께

Both '같이' and '함께' mean 'together'.

While often interchangeable for 'together', '함께' is generally considered a bit more formal or literary than '같이'. '같이' can also be used as a comparative particle ('like'), which '함께' cannot.

우리 함께 공부해요. (Let's study *together*.)

~ 같이 vs ~와/과 함께

Very similar to '~와/과 같이' when referring to accompaniment.

Functionally, when meaning 'together with', these are often interchangeable. However, '함께' generally carries a slightly more formal nuance than '같이'. '~같이' has the added function of meaning 'like' or 'as if' when used as a comparative particle.

친구와 함께 영화를 봤어요. (I watched a movie *with my friend*.)

~ 같이 vs ~대로

Can sometimes express similarity or conformity, which might be confused with 'like' from '~같이'.

'~대로' means 'as (it is)', 'according to', or 'in the way of'. It emphasizes following a standard or a certain manner, rather than just being 'like' something in appearance or action. For example, '내 생각대로' (according to my thoughts).

계획대로 진행했어요. (I proceeded *according to the plan*.)

أنماط الجُمل

A1

[Noun] + 같이

저같이 한국어를 공부해요. (Study Korean like me.)

A1

[Noun] + 같이 [Verb]

친구같이 놀아요. (Play together with friends.)

A2

[Noun] + 같이 [Adjective]

그녀는 천사같이 아름다워요. (She is beautiful like an angel.)

A2

[Noun] + 같이 [Adverb]

이 음식은 집에서 만든 것같이 맛있어요. (This food is delicious like homemade.)

A2

[Noun] + 같이 [Verb] + [object]

엄마같이 요리했어요. (I cooked like my mom.)

A2

[Noun] + 같이 [Verb] + [adverb]

아이같이 울었어요. (I cried like a child.)

A2

[Noun] + 같이 [Verb] + [adjective]

그는 배우같이 잘생겼어요. (He is handsome like an actor.)

A2

[Noun] + 같이 [Verb] + [noun]

우리 같이 영화를 봤어요. (We watched a movie together.)

أصل الكلمة

Native Korean

المعنى الأصلي: Together, alike

Koreanic

السياق الثقافي

The use of '~같이' is quite straightforward in Korean. It's a common and versatile particle that doesn't carry significant cultural weight beyond its grammatical function. It's simply a practical way to express comparisons or accompaniment in everyday conversation.

اختبر نفسك 36 أسئلة

fill blank A1

저는 친구___ 영화를 봤어요. (I watched a movie with a friend.)

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 같이

Use '같이' to mean 'together with' when indicating accompaniment.

fill blank A1

고양이___ 개도 좋아요. (I like dogs, like cats.)

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 같이

Use '같이' to mean 'like' when making a comparison.

fill blank A1

오늘 저녁___ 먹을까요? (Shall we eat dinner together tonight?)

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 같이

Use '같이' to indicate 'together' in an offer or suggestion.

fill blank A1

저 사람은 연예인___ 인기가 많아요. (That person is popular like a celebrity.)

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 같이

Use '같이' to express 'like' in a comparative sense.

fill blank A1

주말에 가족___ 여행 갈 거예요. (I will go on a trip with my family on the weekend.)

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 같이

Use '같이' to indicate 'together with' when talking about an activity.

fill blank A1

저는 엄마___ 요리해요. (I cook with my mom.)

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 같이

Use '같이' to express 'together with' when performing an action.

writing A1

Translate this sentence into Korean: 'I go to school with my friend.'

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

저는 친구 같이 학교에 가요.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:
writing A1

Complete the sentence in Korean: '저는 엄마 ___ 밥을 먹어요.' (I eat rice with my mom.)

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

저는 엄마 같이 밥을 먹어요.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:
writing A1

Write a Korean sentence saying: 'The sky is blue like the sea.'

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

하늘은 바다 같이 파래요.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:
reading A1

민수 씨는 누구와 공원에 갔습니까?

Read this passage:

민수 씨는 친구 같이 공원에 갔어요. 그들은 같이 사진을 찍었어요. 그리고 같이 아이스크림을 먹었어요.

민수 씨는 누구와 공원에 갔습니까?

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 친구

The passage says '민수 씨는 친구 같이 공원에 갔어요.' meaning 'Minsu went to the park with a friend.'

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 친구

The passage says '민수 씨는 친구 같이 공원에 갔어요.' meaning 'Minsu went to the park with a friend.'

reading A1

무엇을 같이 할 건가요?

Read this passage:

오늘 날씨가 좋아요. 저는 동생 같이 영화를 볼 거예요. 우리는 같이 팝콘을 먹을 거예요.

무엇을 같이 할 건가요?

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 영화를 봐요

The passage states '저는 동생 같이 영화를 볼 거예요.' which means 'I will watch a movie with my younger sibling.'

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 영화를 봐요

The passage states '저는 동생 같이 영화를 볼 거예요.' which means 'I will watch a movie with my younger sibling.'

reading A1

수지 씨는 누구와 한국어를 공부합니까?

Read this passage:

수지 씨는 언니 같이 한국어를 공부해요. 그들은 매일 같이 연습해요. 한국어는 정말 재미있어요.

수지 씨는 누구와 한국어를 공부합니까?

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 언니

The passage says '수지 씨는 언니 같이 한국어를 공부해요.' meaning 'Suji studies Korean with her older sister.'

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 언니

The passage says '수지 씨는 언니 같이 한국어를 공부해요.' meaning 'Suji studies Korean with her older sister.'

sentence order A1

انقر على الكلمات أدناه لبناء الجملة
صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 나 같이 가요.

This sentence means 'Let's go together with me.'

sentence order A1

انقر على الكلمات أدناه لبناء الجملة
صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 이것은 책 같이 보여요.

This sentence means 'This looks like a book.'

sentence order A1

انقر على الكلمات أدناه لبناء الجملة
صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 우리 밥 같이 먹어요.

This sentence means 'Let's eat together.'

listening B1

What are they going to do with friends?

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 친구들하고 같이 영화 보러 갈 거예요.
صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:
listening B1

What kind of clothes does the speaker want?

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 저는 언니 같이 예쁜 옷을 사고 싶어요.
صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:
listening B1

What is being suggested?

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 우리 같이 저녁 먹을까요?
صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

저는 친구들 같이 여행 가고 싶어요.

Focus: 같이

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

저도 선생님 같이 한국말 잘하고 싶어요.

Focus: 같이

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

우리 같이 공부해요.

Focus: 같이

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:
listening C1

He has a pure heart, like a child.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 그는 마치 어린아이와 같이 순수한 마음을 가지고 있다.
صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:
listening C1

Our team worked together with one heart and mind to achieve good results.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 우리 팀은 한마음 한뜻으로 같이 노력하여 좋은 성과를 낼 수 있었습니다.
صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:
listening C1

I had dinner with a friend yesterday.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 어제는 친구와 같이 저녁 식사를 했어요.
صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

저도 선생님과 같이 한국어를 공부하고 싶습니다.

Focus: 같이 (ga-chi)

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

우리 같이 영화 보러 갈까요?

Focus: 같이 (ga-chi)

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

그는 마치 영웅과 같이 어려움에 처한 사람들을 도왔습니다.

Focus: 마치 ~와 같이 (ma-chi ~wa ga-chi)

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:
sentence order C2

انقر على الكلمات أدناه لبناء الجملة
صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 그는 유령 같이 사라졌다.

The phrase '유령 같이' means 'like a ghost,' comparing his disappearance to that of a ghost. The structure is 'Subject + Comparison + Verb'.

sentence order C2

انقر على الكلمات أدناه لبناء الجملة
صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 우리는 오랜 친구 같이 이야기했다.

Here, '오랜 친구 같이' means 'like old friends,' indicating the nature of their conversation. The sentence structure describes the manner in which they talked.

sentence order C2

انقر على الكلمات أدناه لبناء الجملة
صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 그녀는 마치 여왕 같이 행동했다.

The phrase '마치 여왕 같이' emphasizes the comparison, meaning 'as if like a queen.' '마치' is often used to strengthen a comparison with '~같이'.

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