~을/를 통해
This phrase means 'through' or 'by means of' something.
Explanation at your level:
You use this to show how you do something. For example, 'I study through books.' It is a very useful way to connect your actions to your tools.
At this level, you start using it for communication. 'I heard the news through the radio.' It helps you explain where you got information or how you traveled.
You will use this in professional settings. 'We solved the problem through teamwork.' It is great for explaining processes and collaborative efforts in a clear, logical way.
Now you can use it for abstract concepts. 'Through this policy, we aim to improve safety.' It adds a layer of sophistication to your arguments and explanations.
In advanced writing, it connects complex ideas. 'Through the lens of history, we can see current trends.' It allows for nuanced discussions about cause and effect in academic papers.
At mastery, you use it to structure complex logical arguments. It acts as a pivot point in essays, linking evidence to conclusions with precision and academic grace.
واژه در 30 ثانیه
- Used for 'through' or 'via'.
- Follows a noun.
- Consonant + 을, Vowel + 를.
- Very common in all levels.
Think of ~을/를 통해 as your bridge between an action and the tool you use to do it. It comes from the verb 통하다, which means 'to pass through' or 'to lead to'.
When you want to say you did something via a specific method or through a certain channel, this is your go-to phrase. It’s incredibly common in both daily conversation and professional writing.
The phrase is rooted in the Sino-Korean character 通 (통), meaning 'to go through' or 'to connect'. Historically, it evolved from the verb 통하다 (to pass through).
Over time, it shifted from a purely physical movement (like walking through a door) to a more abstract, functional usage (like achieving success through hard work). It reflects the Korean language's tendency to turn verbs into functional particles.
You use this after a noun. If the noun ends in a consonant, use ~을 통해. If it ends in a vowel, use ~를 통해.
It is very versatile. You can use it for physical paths (the window), communication channels (the internet), or abstract methods (data analysis). It is considered standard and slightly formal, perfect for presentations or emails.
While it is a grammatical structure, it appears in set phrases: 대화를 통해 (through conversation), 경험을 통해 (through experience), 인터넷을 통해 (via the internet), 소개를 통해 (via an introduction), and 법을 통해 (through the law).
This is a postpositional construction. It does not have plural forms or articles. The pronunciation is [을/를 통해].
The stress usually falls on the noun preceding it. It is not a rhyming word, but it functions similarly to the English preposition 'via' or 'by means of'.
Fun Fact
It comes from the same root as 'traffic' (교통).
Pronunciation Guide
Sounds like 'tong-heh'
Sounds like 'tong-heh'
Common Errors
- Mispronouncing the 'h' sound
- Swallowing the 'ng' sound
- Adding extra vowels
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy to read
Easy to use
Commonly spoken
Easy to hear
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
پیشرفته
Grammar to Know
Particle usage
을/를
Noun modification
통한
Verb conjugation
통하다
Examples by Level
책을 통해 배웠어요.
Book + through + learned.
Noun + particle.
인터넷을 통해 봤어요.
Internet + through + saw.
Noun ends in consonant.
친구를 통해 알았어요.
Friend + through + knew.
Intermediary.
뉴스를 통해 들었어요.
News + through + heard.
Source of info.
사진을 통해 봤어요.
Photo + through + saw.
Medium.
편지를 통해 전했어요.
Letter + through + sent.
Communication.
영화를 통해 배웠어요.
Movie + through + learned.
Educational.
라디오를 통해 들었어요.
Radio + through + heard.
Medium.
이메일을 통해 연락해요.
소개를 통해 만났어요.
경험을 통해 배웠어요.
대화를 통해 해결해요.
지도를 통해 찾았어요.
데이터를 통해 확인해요.
연락을 통해 알았어요.
광고를 통해 봤어요.
회의를 통해 결정했습니다.
교육을 통해 성장합니다.
연구를 통해 발견했어요.
토론을 통해 합의했어요.
문제를 통해 배웠습니다.
기술을 통해 발전해요.
협력을 통해 성공해요.
관찰을 통해 깨달았어요.
법률을 통해 보호받습니다.
분석을 통해 결론을 냈어요.
경로를 통해 전달됩니다.
과정을 통해 완성됩니다.
매체를 통해 홍보합니다.
상담을 통해 해결책을 찾아요.
변화를 통해 적응합니다.
검토를 통해 승인되었습니다.
역사를 통해 교훈을 얻습니다.
시각을 통해 세상을 봅니다.
철학을 통해 사고를 확장해요.
경험을 통해 지혜를 쌓습니다.
논리를 통해 설득합니다.
협상을 통해 타협점을 찾습니다.
관점을 통해 상황을 이해해요.
통찰을 통해 본질을 꿰뚫습니다.
민주적 절차를 통해 실현됩니다.
다양한 매개체를 통해 표출됩니다.
체계적인 과정을 통해 정립됩니다.
비판적 사고를 통해 도출됩니다.
사회적 합의를 통해 결정됩니다.
문화적 교류를 통해 발전합니다.
간접적 경험을 통해 체득합니다.
엄격한 기준을 통해 검증됩니다.
ترکیبهای رایج
Idioms & Expressions
"말을 통해"
Through speech
말을 통해 마음을 전하세요.
neutral"글을 통해"
Through writing
글을 통해 생각을 공유해요.
neutral"시간을 통해"
Over time
시간을 통해 치유됩니다.
literary"눈을 통해"
Through one's eyes
그의 눈을 통해 세상을 봐요.
literary"마음을 통해"
Through the heart
마음을 통해 연결됩니다.
emotional"노력을 통해"
Through effort
노력을 통해 성공합니다.
neutralEasily Confused
Both connect nouns.
때문에 is cause, 통해 is medium.
비 때문에 (because of rain) vs 비를 통해 (through the rain/medium).
Sounds similar.
통해서 is slightly more casual.
친구를 통해서 vs 친구를 통해.
Both imply passing.
거쳐 implies a stage.
단계를 거쳐.
Both show method.
사용하여 is literal 'using'.
도구를 사용하여.
Sentence Patterns
Noun + 을/를 통해 + Verb
대화를 통해 해결해요.
Noun + 을/를 통해 + Noun
인터넷을 통한 정보.
Noun + 을/를 통해 + Adjective
경험을 통해 알게 된 사실.
Noun + 을/를 통해 + Noun + Verb
뉴스를 통해 소식을 들었어요.
Noun + 을/를 통해 + Passive Verb
법을 통해 보호받습니다.
خانواده کلمه
Nouns
Verbs
مرتبط
How to Use It
9
Formality Scale
اشتباهات رایج
It must attach to a noun, not a verb stem.
It is already in the correct form.
통해 is for medium, 때문에 is for cause.
Too repetitive in writing.
Check the vowel spelling.
Tips
When to use
Use it when explaining the 'how'.
Particle rule
Consonant = 을, Vowel = 를.
Context learning
Learn it with '대화를 통해'.
Did you know?
It's one of the most common ways to connect ideas.
Don't add verbs
Noun only!
Say it smooth
Flow from the noun into the phrase.
Politeness
It sounds professional.
Tunnel trick
Tunnel = 통.
Writing
Use it in your diary.
Native tip
Use it for 'via' in business.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of a tunnel (통) that you go through (해).
Visual Association
A tunnel connecting two places.
Word Web
چالش
Write 3 sentences about how you learn Korean.
ریشه کلمه
Sino-Korean
Original meaning: To pass through
بافت فرهنگی
None.
Directly corresponds to 'via' or 'through'.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
at work
- 회의를 통해
- 보고서를 통해
- 이메일을 통해
school
- 책을 통해
- 수업을 통해
- 선생님을 통해
travel
- 지도를 통해
- 안내를 통해
- 앱을 통해
daily life
- 친구를 통해
- 인터넷을 통해
- 뉴스를 통해
Conversation Starters
"How did you learn Korean? (via...)"
"How do you solve problems?"
"What news source do you use?"
"Who introduced you to this?"
"How do you stay connected?"
Journal Prompts
Write about a friend you met through someone.
How do you learn new things?
Describe your favorite app.
Explain a problem you solved.
سوالات متداول
8 سوالIt is neutral and standard.
Yes, e.g., 'through a friend'.
Yes, use '를'.
No, it's about method.
Yes, it is very common.
It is a particle construction.
통하다.
Yes, like 'through the window'.
خودت رو بسنج
책___ 통해 배웠어요.
Book ends in a consonant.
Which means 'via the internet'?
Correct particle usage.
Can you use 통해 after a verb?
It only follows nouns.
Word
معنی
Match nouns with meaning.
Data + through + results + checked.
امتیاز: /5
Summary
Use ~을/를 통해 to connect your action to the method or medium you used.
- Used for 'through' or 'via'.
- Follows a noun.
- Consonant + 을, Vowel + 를.
- Very common in all levels.
When to use
Use it when explaining the 'how'.
Particle rule
Consonant = 을, Vowel = 를.
Context learning
Learn it with '대화를 통해'.
Did you know?
It's one of the most common ways to connect ideas.
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