공감하다 30 सेकंड में
- 공감하다 means to empathize or relate deeply with someone's emotions.
- It comes from Hanja roots meaning 'shared feeling' (共感).
- Commonly used with the particle '-에' for the target of empathy.
- It is a central concept in Korean social harmony and 'Jeong' culture.
The Korean verb 공감하다 (gong-gam-ha-da) is a profound linguistic vessel that carries the weight of human connection. At its core, it translates to 'to empathize,' but its cultural and etymological roots suggest a 'shared resonance of the heart.' Derived from the Hanja 共 (공 - shared/together) and 感 (감 - feeling/emotion), it literally describes the act of feeling together with another person. Unlike simple understanding (이해), which can be purely intellectual, 공감하다 implies an emotional synchronization where one person's internal state mirrors another's.
- The Emotional Core
- It is not just hearing words; it is feeling the vibration of the speaker's intent and pain. In Korean society, where 'Jeong' (social bond) is paramount, the ability to 공감하다 is considered a vital social skill.
- The Cognitive Aspect
- While emotional, it also involves the cognitive effort to step into another's shoes, acknowledging their perspective as valid without necessarily agreeing with their logic.
"친구의 슬픈 이야기에 깊이 공감하다." (To deeply empathize with a friend's sad story.)
In modern Korean discourse, especially on social media and in psychological contexts, this word has seen a massive surge in usage. It is the antidote to 'Kkondae' (condescending older person) culture, as it emphasizes listening over lecturing. When you say "공감이 가요" (I can empathize/relate), you are building a bridge between two souls, validating the other person's existence and feelings in a way that few other words can achieve.
Using 공감하다 correctly requires understanding its grammatical particles and the context of the relationship. It is most commonly used with the particle -에 (to/with) or -의 말에 (to someone's words). Because it is a '하다' verb, it is highly versatile in its conjugations.
- Particle Usage: ~에 공감하다
- This is the standard way to say you empathize with a situation, a story, or a feeling.
그의 고통에 공감합니다.(I empathize with his pain.) - The 'Gami-gada' Form: 공감이 가다
- Literally 'empathy goes.' This is a very natural, idiomatic way to say 'I can relate' or 'That strikes a chord.'
그 영화 이야기에 공감이 가요.(I can relate to that movie's story.)
"많은 사람들이 이 가사에 공감하고 있어요."
In formal writing or psychological reports, you might see 공감 능력을 발휘하다 (to exercise empathy skills). In casual conversation, young Koreans often use the noun form 공감 as a standalone reaction, similar to saying 'Same' or 'I feel you' in English. It's important to note that you usually empathize *with* someone's feelings or words, not directly with the person as an object in the same way English might say 'I empathize you' (which is incorrect in English anyway, but in Korean, you need the specific target of the empathy).
You will encounter 공감하다 in various spheres of Korean life, from the most intimate conversations to national broadcasts. It is a keyword in the 'healing' (힐링) trend that has dominated Korean media for the last decade.
- Counseling & Talk Shows: Programs like 'Golden Counseling Center' or 'Hello Counselor' use this word constantly. Hosts will say, "정말 공감이 되네요" (I really empathize/That's relatable).
- Social Media: On platforms like Instagram or YouTube, the 'Like' button is sometimes referred to or conceptually linked to '공감'. Users comment "공감 꾹!" (Pressing the empathy/like button!).
- Literature & Lyrics: Ballads in K-pop are often praised for their '공감 가는 가사' (relatable lyrics) that touch on heartbreak and loneliness.
"작가는 독자의 공감을 이끌어내는 데 성공했다."
In a workplace setting, a good leader is often described as someone who has high 공감 지수 (Empathy Quotient/EQ). If you are watching a K-drama, listen for scenes where characters are bonding; one will often say "내 마음을 그렇게 잘 공감해줘서 고마워" (Thank you for empathizing with my heart so well).
While 공감하다 seems straightforward, learners often stumble over its distinction from similar concepts or use incorrect particles.
- Mistake 1: Confusing with '동감하다' (Dong-gam-ha-da)
- As mentioned, '동감' is 'same feeling/opinion.' If someone says "I think pizza is the best," you say "동감이에요" (I agree/feel the same). If someone says "I'm so sad my dog died," you say "공감해요" (I empathize with your sadness). Using '동감' for a tragedy can sometimes sound a bit clinical or like you're just agreeing with a fact.
- Mistake 2: Incorrect Particle with People
- Learners often try to say "너를 공감해". While understandable, it's much more natural to say "너의 마음에 공감해" (I empathize with your heart/feelings) or "너의 말에 공감해" (I empathize with your words).
Another subtle mistake is using it for purely logical agreement. If a math teacher explains a formula, you don't '공감' the formula; you '이해' (understand) it. '공감' always requires an emotional or experiential component.
To truly master 공감하다, you must see where it sits in the constellation of related Korean terms.
- 이해하다 (I-hae-ha-da): To understand. This is the broad umbrella. You can understand a concept, a language, or a person's reason. It is more brain-centered than heart-centered.
- 동감하다 (Dong-gam-ha-da): To feel the same. Used when you share the exact same opinion or sentiment. "I agree with you" is often better translated as "동감입니다."
- 역지사지 (Yeok-ji-sa-ji): A four-character idiom (Saja-seong-eo) meaning 'putting oneself in another's shoes.' This is the philosophical foundation of empathy.
- 마음이 통하다 (Ma-eum-i tong-ha-da): To have hearts connect. This describes the state of mutual empathy and understanding.
"단순히 머리로 이해하는 것과 가슴으로 공감하는 것은 다르다."
How Formal Is It?
कठिनाई स्तर
ज़रूरी व्याकरण
-에 (Directional/Target particle)
-어 주다 (Doing something for someone)
-게 만들다 (Causative - to make someone do)
-는 척하다 (Pretending to)
-ㄹ 수 있다 (Potential)
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
정말 공감해요.
I really empathize.
Basic present tense.
친구의 마음에 공감해요.
I empathize with my friend's heart/feelings.
Using the particle -에.
그 이야기에 공감해요.
I empathize with that story.
Object + -에.
우리 공감해요.
We empathize (with each other).
Plural subject.
선생님 말씀에 공감해요.
I empathize with what the teacher said.
Honorific noun + -에.
슬픈 영화에 공감해요.
I empathize with the sad movie.
Adjective + Noun + -에.
엄마 마음에 공감해요.
I empathize with Mom's feelings.
Possessive.
모두 공감해요.
Everyone empathizes.
Indefinite pronoun subject.
그의 슬픔에 깊이 공감했어요.
I deeply empathized with his sadness.
Past tense + adverb '깊이'.
이 노래 가사에 공감이 가요.
I can relate to these song lyrics.
Idiomatic '공감이 가다' structure.
아이의 마음에 공감해 주세요.
Please empathize with the child's feelings.
Request form -해 주세요.
우리는 서로의 상황에 공감했다.
We empathized with each other's situations.
Reciprocal '서로'.
그 영화는 많은 사람들에게 공감을 얻었다.
That movie gained empathy from many people.
Noun form '공감을 얻다'.
당신의 의견에 공감할 수 없어요.
I cannot empathize with your opinion.
Negative potential -ㄹ 수 없다.
힘든 친구를 위해 공감해 줬어요.
I empathized for my struggling friend.
Auxiliary verb -어 주다.
누구나 공감할 수 있는 이야기예요.
It's a story anyone can empathize with.
Attributive form -ㄹ 수 있는.
상대방의 처지를 생각하며 공감하려고 노력하세요.
Try to empathize while thinking of the other person's situation.
-려고 노력하다 (try to).
작가는 독자가 공감할 수 있는 캐릭터를 만들었다.
The author created a character that readers can empathize with.
Relative clause.
그의 진심 어린 사과에 마음이 공감되었다.
My heart felt empathy toward his sincere apology.
Passive-like '공감되다'.
공감하는 능력은 사회 생활에서 매우 중요하다.
The ability to empathize is very important in social life.
Gerund-like usage.
부모님은 내 꿈에 대해 전혀 공감해 주지 않으셨다.
My parents didn't empathize with my dream at all.
Honorific negative.
그 연설은 청중의 큰 공감을 불러일으켰다.
That speech evoked great empathy from the audience.
Collocation '공감을 불러일으키다'.
서로 공감하며 대화하는 것이 필요합니다.
It is necessary to converse while empathizing with each other.
-하며 (while doing).
나는 그녀의 고통에 충분히 공감한다.
I fully empathize with her pain.
Plain style ending.
현대 사회에서는 타인의 아픔에 공감하는 태도가 부족하다.
In modern society, the attitude of empathizing with others' pain is lacking.
Complex subject phrase.
이 소설은 인간의 근원적인 외로움에 공감하게 만든다.
This novel makes one empathize with the fundamental loneliness of humans.
Causative -게 만들다.
상담사는 내 말에 깊이 공감하며 들어주었다.
The counselor listened while deeply empathizing with my words.
Compound verb action.
우리는 피해자들의 슬픔에 진심으로 공감해야 합니다.
We must sincerely empathize with the victims' sadness.
Obligation -해야 하다.
그의 행동은 도저히 공감하기 어렵다.
It is absolutely difficult to empathize with his actions.
-하기 어렵다 (difficult to).
리더는 팀원들의 고충에 공감할 줄 알아야 한다.
A leader should know how to empathize with team members' grievances.
-ㄹ 줄 알아야 한다 (should know how to).
이 기사는 많은 네티즌들의 공감을 사고 있다.
This article is garnering empathy from many netizens.
Idiom '공감을 사다'.
예술은 시공간을 초월하여 인간의 감정에 공감하게 한다.
Art allows us to empathize with human emotions, transcending time and space.
Formal causative.
진정한 공감은 상대의 입장에서 세상을 바라보는 것에서 시작된다.
True empathy begins with looking at the world from the other's perspective.
Philosophical definition.
정치인들은 서민들의 삶에 공감하는 척만 할 뿐이다.
Politicians only pretend to empathize with the lives of ordinary people.
-는 척하다 (pretend to).
디지털 시대에 타인에 대한 공감 능력이 결여되는 현상이 우려된다.
The phenomenon of lacking empathy for others in the digital age is worrying.
Academic tone.
그 영화의 서사는 관객으로 하여금 주인공의 선택에 공감하게 유도한다.
The movie's narrative induces the audience to empathize with the protagonist's choices.
-로 하여금 (making someone do).
비판보다는 공감이 선행되어야 진솔한 대화가 가능하다.
Sincere conversation is possible only when empathy precedes criticism.
Conditional logic.
그의 철학은 타자의 고통에 대한 무한한 공감을 강조한다.
His philosophy emphasizes infinite empathy for the suffering of the 'Other'.
Abstract noun usage.
우리는 서로의 차이를 인정하고 공감대를 형성해야 한다.
We must acknowledge our differences and form a common ground of empathy.
Collocation '공감대를 형성하다'.
공감은 단순한 감정의 전이를 넘어선 윤리적 실천이다.
Empathy is an ethical practice that goes beyond simple emotional contagion.
Advanced definition.
문학은 타자의 내밀한 고통에 공감함으로써 우리의 실존을 확장시킨다.
Literature expands our existence by empathizing with the intimate pain of the Other.
-함으로써 (by doing).
그 연설가는 대중의 집단적 무의식에 공감하는 탁월한 능력을 지녔다.
That orator possessed an exceptional ability to empathize with the collective unconscious of the masses.
Psychological terminology.
타인의 고통에 공감하지 못하는 '공감의 부재'는 현대 사회의 비극이다.
The 'absence of empathy,' the inability to empathize with others' pain, is a tragedy of modern society.
Metaphorical phrasing.
예술적 승화는 고통에 대한 공감을 통해 비로소 완성된다.
Artistic sublimation is finally completed through empathy for suffering.
Aesthetic theory.
그의 문체는 독자의 감각을 자극하여 상황에 처절하게 공감하게 한다.
His writing style stimulates the reader's senses, making them empathize desperately with the situation.
Adverbial nuance '처절하게'.
공감의 외연을 넓히는 것이야말로 인류 진화의 핵심 과제이다.
Expanding the scope of empathy is indeed the core task of human evolution.
-이야말로 (emphasis).
인지적 공감과 정서적 공감의 균형이 건강한 인간관계를 만든다.
A balance between cognitive and emotional empathy creates healthy human relationships.
Technical distinction.
역사적 비극에 공감하는 것은 과거와의 화해를 위한 첫걸음이다.
Empathizing with historical tragedies is the first step toward reconciliation with the past.
Historical context.
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
सामान्य वाक्यांश
अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है
मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ
आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले
वाक्य संरचनाएँ
इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें
In Korea, saying '공감해요' is a powerful active listening tool.
Always use for emotional resonance, not just logical agreement.
- Using '너를 공감해' instead of '너의 마음에 공감해'.
- Using '공감' for purely logical facts (e.g., math).
- Confusing '공감' with '동정' (pity).
- Using '동감' when someone is sharing a deep personal tragedy.
- Forgetting the '하다' in the verb form.
सुझाव
Build Rapport
Using '공감해요' in a conversation instantly makes you seem more approachable and warm in Korean culture.
Particle Choice
Remember to use '-에' for the situation and '-의 말에' for the person's words.
Noun Form
Learn '공감대' (common ground) to describe group harmony.
Natural Flow
Don't over-emphasize the 'h' in 'hada'; let it flow naturally from the 'm' in 'gam'.
Jeong
Understand that empathy is a core component of 'Jeong' (Korean affection/bonding).
Reviews
When writing a book or movie review, use '공감' to describe how much you liked the characters.
Reaction
In Korean variety shows, look for the word '공감' in the captions when guests are sharing stories.
vs. Understanding
If you only understand the 'why' but don't feel the 'what', use '이해하다' instead.
Saja-seong-eo
Use '역지사지' to sound more advanced when talking about empathy.
Social Media
Use '공감' in comments to show support for creators.
याद करें
स्मृति सहायक
Think of 'Gong' as a 'Gong' sound that vibrates and 'Gam' as 'Emotion'. When you hit a gong, the sound spreads and everyone feels the vibration together.
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
Sino-Korean (Hanja)
सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
Relatability (공감대) is the most cited reason for the success of Korean webtoons and dramas.
Empathy is the lubricant for 'Inhwa' (social harmony).
On Korean portals like Naver, news articles have a '공감' (empathy) reaction button instead of just a 'Like' button.
असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें
वास्तविक संदर्भ
बातचीत की शुरुआत
"그 이야기에 공감하시나요? (Do you empathize with that story?)"
"어떤 부분에서 가장 공감이 가셨어요? (Which part did you relate to the most?)"
"요즘 사람들은 공감 능력이 부족한 것 같아요. (I think people lack empathy these days.)"
"이 노래 가사, 정말 공감되지 않아요? (Don't these lyrics really strike a chord?)"
"친구의 고민에 어떻게 공감해 주면 좋을까요? (How should I best empathize with my friend's worries?)"
डायरी विषय
오늘 누군가의 이야기에 공감했던 순간을 적어보세요. (Write about a moment you empathized with someone today.)
내가 가장 공감하는 영화 캐릭터는 누구인가요? (Who is the movie character you relate to the most?)
공감 능력이 왜 중요하다고 생각하나요? (Why do you think empathy is important?)
누군가 내 마음에 공감해 줬을 때 어떤 기분이었나요? (How did it feel when someone empathized with you?)
공감하기 어려운 상황이 있다면 무엇인가요? (What is a situation where it's hard to empathize?)
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालNo, you can empathize with joy, excitement, or any emotion. However, it is very frequently used in the context of sharing pain or struggles.
Yes, you can say you empathize with an animal's suffering, though it's more common for human interactions.
'공감' is the act or feeling of empathy. '공감대' is the 'ground' or 'bond' of empathy shared between people.
Yes, but use the honorific '공감합니다' or '말씀에 깊이 공감합니다' to be safe.
You can say '공감이 안 돼요' or '공감하기 어려워요'.
Yes, '공감' is the noun form meaning 'empathy'.
It is used in both formal and informal settings. It is a standard, versatile word.
It refers to 'empathy skills' or the capacity to empathize with others.
Yes, '이 영화에 공감해요' is very common.
Partially, but it emphasizes the *feeling* behind the agreement rather than just the fact.
खुद को परखो 180 सवाल
/ 180 correct
Perfect score!
Summary
공감하다 is more than just 'understanding'; it is an emotional synchronization. Use it to show you truly feel what someone else is going through, which is highly valued in Korean interpersonal relationships.
- 공감하다 means to empathize or relate deeply with someone's emotions.
- It comes from Hanja roots meaning 'shared feeling' (共感).
- Commonly used with the particle '-에' for the target of empathy.
- It is a central concept in Korean social harmony and 'Jeong' culture.
Build Rapport
Using '공감해요' in a conversation instantly makes you seem more approachable and warm in Korean culture.
Particle Choice
Remember to use '-에' for the situation and '-의 말에' for the person's words.
Noun Form
Learn '공감대' (common ground) to describe group harmony.
Natural Flow
Don't over-emphasize the 'h' in 'hada'; let it flow naturally from the 'm' in 'gam'.
संबंधित सामग्री
यह शब्द अन्य भाषाओं में
society के और शब्द
수용하다
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성인
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선진화
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가중되다
B2आर्थिक मंदी के कारण लोगों का बोझ और बढ़ गया है। (The burden on people has increased further due to the economic recession.)
지향
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소외
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또한
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대안
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비록
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도래
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