공동
Something that is shared by two or more people or groups.
Explanation at your level:
You use 공동 when you share things. If you and a friend have a ball, that is a shared ball. It means 'together'. Use it when you do things with other people.
공동 means something is for everyone, not just one person. We use it for rooms, work, or money. It is a very common word in Korea for group activities.
When you work in a group, you are using the 공동 approach. It is often used in business to talk about 'joint' projects. It is a formal way to say 'we share this'.
The term 공동 implies collective responsibility or ownership. It is frequently found in legal documents or formal agreements, such as 'joint accounts' or 'joint ventures'. It carries a nuance of official cooperation.
In advanced contexts, 공동 is used to discuss abstract concepts like 'common destiny' or 'collective security'. It elevates the conversation from simple sharing to high-level strategic alignment between groups or nations.
Mastery of 공동 involves understanding its weight in sociopolitical discourse. It is the bedrock of terms describing communal living, shared legal liability, and international cooperation. It signifies a structural, rather than just incidental, connection between entities.
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- Means joint or common.
- Used in formal and professional contexts.
- Often functions as a noun prefix.
- Implies shared responsibility or ownership.
Welcome to the world of 공동! Think of this word as the ultimate team player. When we say something is 공동, we are talking about resources, goals, or spaces that aren't just for one person, but for a whole group.
Whether it is a shared kitchen in a dormitory or a joint project at work, this word highlights that we are in this together. It is all about collaboration and mutual benefit. It is a very useful word when you want to show that something is not private, but public or collective.
The word 공동 (gong-dong) is a Sino-Korean word. It comes from the Chinese characters 共 (gong), meaning 'together' or 'shared,' and 同 (dong), meaning 'same' or 'identical.'
Historically, these characters were used in Confucian texts to describe the harmony of a society where people worked toward the same goals. Over centuries, the word evolved from a philosophical concept into a standard term used in modern business, law, and daily life to denote anything that is not exclusive to one person.
You will hear 공동 in many professional settings. It is very common to hear about 공동 연구 (joint research) or 공동 명의 (joint name/ownership). It is a formal, neutral term that works well in almost any serious conversation.
In casual settings, people might use it when talking about shared living spaces or group tasks. It is rarely used as a slang term, so you can safely use it in emails, news reports, or meetings without sounding out of place.
While 공동 is a noun/adjective base, it appears in many set phrases. 1. 공동 운명체 (a community of common destiny). 2. 공동 전선 (a united front). 3. 공동 책임 (joint liability). 4. 공동 주택 (multi-family housing). 5. 공동 구매 (group buying).
These expressions show how the word builds upon the core idea of 'togetherness' to create specific social or economic meanings.
In Korean, 공동 is often used as a prefix for nouns. For example, 공동 + 주택 = 공동주택. It functions similarly to the English prefix 'co-' or 'joint-'.
Pronunciation-wise, it is straightforward: 'gong' rhymes with 'song' and 'dong' rhymes with 'long'. Keep the 'o' sound crisp and clear. It is a steady, two-beat word that carries a sense of balance.
Fun Fact
The character 共 looks like two hands holding something together!
Pronunciation Guide
Gong-dong
Gong-dong
Common Errors
- Mispronouncing 'ng' as 'n'
- Dropping the second consonant
- Incorrect vowel length
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Moderate
Requires context
Easy to pronounce
Clear
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
Fortgeschritten
Grammar to Know
Noun modification
공동의 목표
Adverbial usage
공동으로 하다
Prefix usage
공동주택
Examples by Level
공동 공간입니다.
Shared space is.
Simple sentence.
공동 작업해요.
Joint work do.
Verb phrase.
공동 목표가 있어요.
Common goal have.
Noun phrase.
공동 구매해요.
Joint purchase do.
Common phrase.
공동 주택이에요.
Shared housing is.
Noun modification.
공동 책임입니다.
Joint responsibility is.
Formal statement.
공동 연구 중입니다.
Joint research doing.
Progressive tense.
공동 명의예요.
Joint name is.
Legal context.
우리는 공동 목표를 가지고 있습니다.
이것은 공동 공간입니다.
공동 연구를 시작했습니다.
공동 구매가 저렴합니다.
공동 책임이 따릅니다.
공동 주택에 삽니다.
공동 명의로 계약했습니다.
공동 노력이 필요합니다.
회사는 공동 프로젝트를 추진 중입니다.
우리는 공동의 적을 마주하고 있습니다.
공동 운영 방식을 채택했습니다.
공동체 의식을 강조합니다.
공동 소유권에 대해 논의합시다.
공동 투자자가 필요합니다.
공동 서명한 문서입니다.
공동 관리 시스템을 도입했습니다.
두 나라는 공동 방위 조약을 체결했습니다.
공동의 이익을 위해 타협해야 합니다.
공동 저술한 논문이 발표되었습니다.
공동 주관 행사입니다.
공동체적 가치를 중시합니다.
공동 대응이 시급합니다.
공동 보조를 맞추기로 했습니다.
공동의 목표를 향해 나아갑시다.
그들은 공동의 운명체임을 자각했습니다.
공동 전선을 구축하여 저항했습니다.
공동의 가치를 공유하는 집단입니다.
공동의 노력이 결실을 맺었습니다.
공동의 과제를 해결해야 합니다.
공동의 이념을 바탕으로 합니다.
공동의 문화적 유산을 보존합니다.
공동의 이해관계를 조정하는 과정입니다.
공동체의 와해는 심각한 사회적 문제입니다.
공동의 번영을 위한 다자간 협의체입니다.
공동의 기억은 역사를 구성하는 핵심입니다.
공동의 가치관이 붕괴되는 현상입니다.
공동의 미래를 설계하는 비전입니다.
공동의 책임 소재를 명확히 해야 합니다.
공동의 지향점을 설정하는 것이 중요합니다.
공동의 정체성을 확립하는 과정입니다.
Häufige Kollokationen
Idioms & Expressions
"공동 운명체"
people sharing the same fate
우리는 공동 운명체입니다.
formal"공동 전선"
a united front
공동 전선을 펴다.
formal"공동 보조"
working in step/coordination
공동 보조를 맞추다.
neutral"공동 의식"
sense of community
공동 의식이 부족하다.
neutral"공동체적 삶"
communal living
공동체적 삶을 지향한다.
formal"공동의 적"
a common enemy
공동의 적을 물리치자.
neutralEasily Confused
Both start with '공'
공통=shared traits, 공동=shared use
공통점(commonality) vs 공동체(community)
Both mean working together
합동=specific task, 공동=general sharing
합동 훈련 vs 공동 목표
Both imply groups
연합=alliance, 공동=shared
연합군 vs 공동 공간
Both mean 'together'
같이=casual, 공동=formal
같이 가자 vs 공동 연구
Sentence Patterns
Subject + 공동 + Noun + Verb
우리는 공동 목표를 세웠다.
공동으로 + Verb
이것은 공동으로 운영됩니다.
공동의 + Noun
공동의 이익을 추구합니다.
공동 + Noun + 이다
이곳은 공동 공간입니다.
공동 + Noun + 을 + Verb
공동 연구를 시작했습니다.
Wortfamilie
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
Verwandt
How to Use It
8
Formality Scale
Häufige Fehler
공동 implies a shared structure or responsibility, not just being in the same place.
공통 refers to shared characteristics/traits, while 공동 refers to shared usage/ownership.
공동 is an adjective/noun prefix, not a verb.
It sounds too stiff for casual conversation.
It usually modifies a noun directly.
Tips
Memory Palace
Imagine a big 'Gong' instrument that everyone in the neighborhood hits together.
Native Usage
Use it in business meetings to sound professional.
Cultural Insight
Korean culture values group harmony, hence the frequent use of this word.
Grammar Shortcut
Always look for the noun following it.
Say It Right
Keep it rhythmic.
Don't Make This Mistake
Don't use it for 'together' in a casual 'let's go' sense.
Did You Know?
It's a key word in Korean law.
Study Smart
Learn it with its common collocations first.
Writing Tip
Use it in your next formal email.
Listening Tip
Listen for it in news about group projects.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Gong (the instrument) sounds together, Dong (the neighborhood) lives together.
Visual Association
Two people holding one big umbrella.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Find three things in your room that you share with someone else.
Wortherkunft
Sino-Korean
Original meaning: Together (共) + Same (同)
Kultureller Kontext
None, very neutral.
Equates to 'Joint', 'Common', or 'Shared'.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
At work
- 공동 프로젝트
- 공동 목표
- 공동 책임
In housing
- 공동 주택
- 공동 공간
- 공동 관리
In legal matters
- 공동 명의
- 공동 소유
- 공동 계약
In shopping
- 공동 구매
- 공동 투자
- 공동 할인
Conversation Starters
"어떤 공동 프로젝트를 해본 적 있나요?"
"공동 주택에 사는 것의 장점은 무엇인가요?"
"공동 목표를 세우는 것이 왜 중요할까요?"
"공동 책임에 대해 어떻게 생각하세요?"
"공동 구매를 해본 적이 있나요?"
Journal Prompts
Describe a time you worked on a joint project.
What are the benefits of sharing resources in a community?
Why is it important to have common goals in a team?
How does joint ownership change the way you value an object?
Häufig gestellte Fragen
8 FragenNo, it is an adjective or noun prefix.
No, that would be the opposite.
Not usually, '같이' is better.
공동 is for shared use, 공통 is for shared traits.
Yes, '공동 계좌' (joint account).
Yes.
No, Korean doesn't have plural forms for adjectives.
It is a Korean word, but the concept is universal.
Teste dich selbst
우리는 ___ 목표가 있습니다.
공동 means common/joint.
Which word means shared?
공동 is the correct term for shared.
공동 means private.
It means the opposite, shared/public.
Word
Bedeutung
Matches the phrase to its meaning.
Subject + Adjective + Object + Verb.
Ergebnis: /5
Summary
공동 is the perfect word to describe anything that is shared, joint, or collective in a professional or formal way.
- Means joint or common.
- Used in formal and professional contexts.
- Often functions as a noun prefix.
- Implies shared responsibility or ownership.
Memory Palace
Imagine a big 'Gong' instrument that everyone in the neighborhood hits together.
Native Usage
Use it in business meetings to sound professional.
Cultural Insight
Korean culture values group harmony, hence the frequent use of this word.
Grammar Shortcut
Always look for the noun following it.
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