Explanation at your level:
Use 따로 when you want things apart. For example, if you buy two items, you can say '따로 주세요' (give them to me separately). It is a simple, useful word for your daily shopping and eating.
At this level, you can use 따로 to describe your schedule. '친구와 따로 가요' means 'I am going separately from my friend.' It helps you explain your independent actions clearly.
You can use 따로 to emphasize individual preferences. '우리는 따로 계산해요' (Let's pay separately) is a classic phrase for social gatherings. It shows you understand how to manage social situations in Korea.
Beyond physical separation, use 따로 to discuss abstract concepts. '그것은 따로 생각해야 해요' (That needs to be considered independently). It adds nuance to your logical arguments and discussions.
In advanced contexts, 따로 can imply a sense of detachment or distinct categorization. It is often used in professional reports to suggest that certain variables should be isolated for better analysis.
Mastery of 따로 involves understanding its subtle role in social etiquette. It reflects the Korean cultural value of balance between group harmony and individual autonomy, appearing in literature to highlight characters who walk their own paths.
Palabra en 30 segundos
- Means separately or apart
- Used in daily life and business
- Commonly used with verbs like 'give' or 'pay'
- Native Korean word
Hey there! Let's talk about 따로. Think of it as the Korean way of saying 'separately' or 'apart'. When you want to keep things distinct, this is your go-to word.
You might use it when ordering food, like asking for a sauce 따로 (on the side). It's super handy for daily life!
The word 따로 comes from the verb 따르다 (to follow), but it has evolved into a distinct adverbial form. Historically, it implies 'following one's own path' rather than sticking with the group.
It is a purely native Korean word, which makes it feel very natural and warm in conversation. It has been used for centuries to describe distinctness in social and domestic settings.
You use 따로 in almost every situation. Whether you are splitting a bill at a restaurant or keeping your clothes in separate drawers, it fits perfectly.
It is very common in casual speech but is also perfectly acceptable in professional settings. Just be careful not to confuse it with words that mean 'different' (다른), as 따로 focuses on the action of separation.
1. 따로 놀다: To not fit in or to be out of sync with others. 2. 따로국밥: A dish where rice and soup are served in separate bowls. 3. 따로따로: A reduplicated form for emphasis, meaning 'each one separately'. 4. 따로 생각하다: To consider something independently. 5. 따로 떼어놓다: To set something aside for a specific purpose.
Pronunciation is straightforward: tta-ro. The 'tt' is a tense, aspirated sound in Korean.
It functions as an adverb, so it usually comes right before the verb it modifies. It does not change form regardless of the subject, making it a very easy word to master for beginners!
Fun Fact
It evolved from the verb '따르다' (to follow), implying that if you don't follow, you are separate.
Pronunciation Guide
Tense 't', followed by a flap 'r'.
Crisp, short sounds.
Common Errors
- Softening the 't'
- Pronouncing 'r' like English 'r'
- Not holding the tense sound
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy
Moderate
Easy
Easy
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
Avanzado
Grammar to Know
Adverbial placement
따로 가요
Tense consonants
따로
Reduplication
따로따로
Examples by Level
따로 주세요.
Separately give.
Imperative verb.
따로 앉아요.
Separately sit.
Adverb + Verb.
따로 가요.
Separately go.
Simple sentence.
이것은 따로 있어요.
This is separately.
Existence verb.
따로 먹어요.
Separately eat.
Adverb usage.
따로 사요.
Separately buy.
Action verb.
따로 준비해요.
Separately prepare.
Verb usage.
따로 할게요.
Separately will do.
Future tense.
따로 계산할게요.
우리는 따로 살아요.
따로 앉아도 돼요?
따로 포장해 주세요.
따로 공부해요.
따로 연락해요.
따로 적어주세요.
따로 관리해요.
관심사가 따로 있어요.
따로 시간을 내야 해요.
따로 생각하는 게 좋겠어요.
따로 보관하는 곳이 있어요.
따로따로 앉읍시다.
그건 따로 이야기해요.
따로 노는 느낌이에요.
따로따로 계산하는 게 편해요.
그 문제는 따로 다뤄야 합니다.
따로 논의할 사항이 있습니다.
따로 떼어서 생각할 수 없어요.
따로따로 챙겨주세요.
따로따로 들어오세요.
따로따로 출발해요.
따로따로 준비하세요.
따로따로 관리하세요.
그것은 따로 분류되어 있습니다.
따로 언급할 가치가 있습니다.
따로따로 해석될 여지가 있습니다.
따로따로 배치되어 있습니다.
따로따로 처리해야 합니다.
따로따로 운영됩니다.
따로따로 기록해 두세요.
따로따로 분석해야 합니다.
따로따로 분리하여 보관하십시오.
따로따로 명시되어 있습니다.
따로따로 검토할 필요가 있습니다.
따로따로 적용되는 규칙입니다.
따로따로 구분하여 설명하세요.
따로따로 정의된 개념입니다.
따로따로 발생한 사건입니다.
따로따로 존재합니다.
Colocaciones comunes
Idioms & Expressions
"따로 놀다"
To be out of sync
그 둘은 생각이 따로 놀아요.
casual"따로국밥"
Dish served separately
오늘 점심은 따로국밥 어때요?
neutral"따로 떼어놓다"
To set aside
이것은 따로 떼어놓으세요.
neutral"따로따로"
Each one
따로따로 나눠주세요.
neutral"따로 생각하다"
To consider independently
그건 따로 생각합시다.
neutral"따로 두다"
To keep apart
이것은 따로 두세요.
neutralEasily Confused
Both imply distinction
다른 means 'different', 따로 means 'separately'.
다른 사람 (different person) vs 따로 가요 (go separately).
Both mean individual
각각 means 'each', 따로 means 'apart'.
각각 주세요 (give each one) vs 따로 주세요 (give separately).
Both mean separately
별도로 is formal/written.
별도로 보고 (written report) vs 따로 보고 (casual talk).
Same word
Reduplication adds emphasis.
따로따로 앉아요 (sit in separate places).
Sentence Patterns
Subject + 따로 + Verb
우리는 따로 살아요.
Object + 따로 + Verb
소스는 따로 주세요.
Verb + 따로 + Verb
따로 생각하고 따로 행동해요.
따로 + Adjective/Verb
따로 준비된 것이 있어요.
따로따로 + Verb
따로따로 계산합시다.
Familia de palabras
Nouns
Verbs
Relacionado
How to Use It
9/10
Formality Scale
Errores comunes
It needs a verb to modify.
따로 means 'apart', not 'different'.
It is a separate word.
별도로 is more professional.
Adverbs modify verbs.
Tips
Memory Palace
Visualize two separate rooms.
Restaurant Hack
Use '따로 주세요' for sauces.
Dutch Pay
Koreans often use '따로 계산해요'.
Placement
Always before the verb.
Tense T
Make the 't' sharp.
Don't confuse
Not the same as 'different'.
Did you know?
It's a native word.
Flashcards
Use sentences, not just words.
Reduplication
Use 따로따로 for emphasis.
Social Harmony
It's okay to be separate!
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'Taro' (the root) being separated from the ground.
Visual Association
Two plates on a table.
Word Web
Desafío
Use '따로' five times today.
Origen de la palabra
Korean
Original meaning: To follow/To be distinct
Contexto cultural
None
Directly translates to 'separately' or 'on the side'.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
At a restaurant
- 따로 주세요
- 따로 계산할게요
- 따로 앉을게요
At home
- 따로 보관해요
- 따로 살아요
- 따로 둬요
At work
- 따로 논의해요
- 따로 보고해요
- 따로 준비해요
Travel
- 따로 가요
- 따로 예약해요
- 따로 챙겨요
Conversation Starters
"오늘 우리 따로 갈까요?"
"이거 따로 계산해도 될까요?"
"따로 준비한 게 있어요?"
"우리 따로 살아야 할까요?"
"이걸 따로 적어줄 수 있나요?"
Journal Prompts
Describe a time you did something separately.
Why is it sometimes better to be separate?
How do you feel about paying separately?
What things do you keep separate in your room?
Preguntas frecuentes
8 preguntasIt is neutral and used everywhere.
Yes, e.g., '따로 가요'.
Use '같이' or '함께'.
No, it is an adverb.
Yes, absolutely.
같이 (together).
No, it's quite simple.
It comes from 따르다.
Ponte a prueba
소스는 ___ 주세요.
You want the sauce separately.
Which means 'Let's pay separately'?
따로 means separately.
따로 can mean 'together'.
It means the opposite.
Word
Significado
Correct match.
Subject-Adverb-Verb.
Puntuación: /5
Summary
Use '따로' whenever you need to keep things apart or do things individually.
- Means separately or apart
- Used in daily life and business
- Commonly used with verbs like 'give' or 'pay'
- Native Korean word
Memory Palace
Visualize two separate rooms.
Restaurant Hack
Use '따로 주세요' for sauces.
Dutch Pay
Koreans often use '따로 계산해요'.
Placement
Always before the verb.
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A2About, concerning.
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A2Concerning or regarding a particular subject; about.
정도
A2An approximate amount or degree.
위에
A1on top of
절대적
B2Being unconditional, unlimited, or not relative to anything else. It describes something that is certain, total, or supreme without comparison.
절대로
A2Never, absolutely not.
우연적이다
B2To be accidental or coincidental; happening by chance.
우연히
B1By chance, accidentally, or unexpectedly. Often used in TOEFL listening narratives or history passages about accidental discoveries.
데리다
A1To take (a person); to pick up.
따라
A2Along, according to.
