Explanation at your level:
You use 같은 to say two things are the same. If you have a red pen and I have a red pen, they are 같은 pens. It is a very easy word to use!
At this level, you can use 같은 to compare things. For example, 'We are in the 같은 class.' It helps you share information about your daily life and school.
Intermediate learners use 같은 to describe similarities in abstract concepts. You might say 'We have the 같은 opinion on this topic,' which shows you can discuss opinions and feelings.
You can use 같은 to emphasize identity in complex sentences. It helps in debates or discussions where you need to point out that two different arguments are actually based on the 같은 premise.
At an advanced level, 같은 is used to draw parallels in literary or analytical writing. It helps create cohesion by linking ideas that share the 같은 underlying theme or logic.
Mastery of 같은 involves understanding its nuances in idiomatic expressions and formal rhetoric. It is used to define the essence of equivalence in philosophical or technical discourse, ensuring precision in communication.
30 सेकंड में शब्द
- Means identical or the same.
- Used as an adjective modifier before nouns.
- Very common in daily Korean.
- Neutral register, suitable for all situations.
When you want to say something is identical or the same in Korean, 같은 is your go-to word! Think of it as the glue that connects two things that match perfectly.
It is very common in daily conversation. Whether you are talking about wearing the same shirt as a friend or having the same opinion, this word helps you express that connection clearly.
The word 같은 comes from the base adjective 같다 (gat-da). Historically, it has been used in the Korean language to express the concept of 'oneness' or 'parity'.
Over centuries, it evolved from older linguistic roots that emphasized 'being together' or 'sharing a space'. It is a native Korean word, meaning it does not have Chinese character roots (Hanja), which makes it feel very natural and essential in everyday speech.
You use 같은 right before a noun. For example, 같은 사람 means 'the same person'. It is extremely versatile and fits into almost any register, from casual chats with friends to professional meetings.
Common collocations include phrases like 같은 시간 (the same time) or 같은 생각 (the same thought). It is a neutral word, so you don't have to worry about sounding too formal or too rude when using it.
1. 같은 값이면: If the price is the same, you might as well choose the better one.
2. 같은 처지: Being in the same situation or boat.
3. 같은 말: Saying the same thing repeatedly.
4. 같은 핏줄: Being of the same bloodline or family.
5. 같은 길을 가다: To walk the same path (often used metaphorically for goals).
같은 is an adnominal form, meaning it modifies a noun. It does not change based on gender or number, which is great news for learners!
Pronunciation-wise, it sounds like 'gah-teun'. The 't' sound might blend slightly with the 'eu' sound depending on how fast you speak. It rhymes with words like 'button' in terms of rhythm, though the sounds are different.
Fun Fact
It is one of the most frequently used adjectives in the Korean language because it is so fundamental to comparison.
Pronunciation Guide
Clear 'g' sound, 'ah' as in 'father', 'teun' as in 'tune' but shorter.
Similar to UK, slightly more relaxed 't' sound.
Common Errors
- Mispronouncing 'eu' as 'oo'.
- Dropping the final 'n' sound.
- Over-emphasizing the 'g' sound.
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Very easy to recognize.
Easy to use.
Very common.
Easy to hear.
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
एडवांस्ड
Grammar to Know
Adnominal Adjectives
예쁜 꽃
Comparison Particles
나와 같은
Noun Modification
내가 좋아하는
Examples by Level
같은 색이에요.
Same color is.
Simple identity.
같은 학교에 다녀요.
Same school at attend.
Location marker.
우리는 같은 팀이에요.
We same team are.
Noun modification.
같은 책을 읽어요.
Same book read.
Object marker.
같은 시간에 만나요.
Same time at meet.
Time marker.
같은 이름이에요.
Same name is.
Identity.
같은 맛이 나요.
Same taste comes out.
Sensory verb.
같은 사람이에요.
Same person is.
Identity.
같은 생각을 해요.
같은 버스를 타요.
같은 영화를 봤어요.
같은 동네에 살아요.
같은 노래를 들어요.
같은 신발을 신었어요.
같은 음식을 먹어요.
같은 꿈을 꿔요.
같은 실수를 반복하지 마세요.
우리 둘은 같은 목표가 있어요.
그들은 같은 회사에서 일해요.
같은 조건으로 계약합시다.
같은 날에 태어났어요.
같은 상황에 처해 있어요.
같은 결론에 도달했어요.
같은 방식으로 해결해요.
같은 맥락에서 이해해야 합니다.
같은 원리가 적용됩니다.
같은 가치를 공유하는 사람들.
같은 맥락의 이야기입니다.
같은 결과가 예상됩니다.
같은 주장을 펼치고 있어요.
같은 관점에서 바라봅시다.
같은 뿌리를 가진 단어들.
같은 맥락을 공유하는 서사 구조.
같은 궤도를 도는 행성들.
같은 범주로 분류하기 어렵습니다.
같은 논리적 오류를 범하고 있군요.
같은 시대의 정신을 반영합니다.
같은 양상을 보이는 현상들.
같은 기원을 가진 언어들.
같은 맥락에서 해석될 여지가 있습니다.
같은 본질을 탐구하는 철학적 담론.
같은 뉘앙스를 가진 유의어들.
같은 변천 과정을 거친 단어들.
같은 시대적 배경을 공유하는 작품.
같은 구조적 결함을 안고 있습니다.
같은 철학적 사유의 산물입니다.
같은 맥락의 담론이 형성됩니다.
같은 궤적을 그리는 역사적 사건.
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
Idioms & Expressions
"같은 값이면 다홍치마"
If the price is the same, choose the better-looking one.
같은 값이면 다홍치마라고, 예쁜 걸로 샀어요.
proverbial"같은 배를 타다"
To be in the same boat (in a situation).
우리는 이제 같은 배를 탄 사이예요.
neutral"같은 길을 가다"
To share the same path or destiny.
우리는 같은 길을 가기로 했습니다.
formal"같은 핏줄"
Same bloodline.
우리는 같은 핏줄을 나눴어요.
neutral"같은 말 반복"
Repeating the same thing.
같은 말 반복하지 마세요.
casual"같은 처지"
Same circumstances.
우리 같은 처지끼리 돕고 살아요.
neutralEasily Confused
Opposite meaning.
다른 means different, 같은 means same.
같은 색 vs 다른 색.
Both imply comparison.
비슷한 means similar, 같은 means identical.
비슷한 맛 vs 같은 맛.
Base form vs modifier.
같다 is the predicate, 같은 is the modifier.
이것은 같다 vs 같은 것.
Both mean same.
동일한 is more formal/academic.
동일한 결과 vs 같은 결과.
Sentence Patterns
A는 B와 같은 [Noun]
이것은 저것과 같은 색입니다.
같은 [Noun]을/를 [Verb]
같은 영화를 봅니다.
[Noun]이/가 같은 [Noun]이다
그것은 같은 물건입니다.
같은 [Noun]끼리
같은 반끼리 모이세요.
같은 [Noun]을 가진
같은 생각을 가진 사람들.
शब्द परिवार
Nouns
Adjectives
संबंधित
How to Use It
10/10
Formality Scale
सामान्य गलतियाँ
같은 is an adjective modifier, it needs a noun to describe.
같다 is the predicate, 같은 is the modifier.
같은 means identical, 비슷한 means similar.
It must precede the noun it modifies.
동일한 sounds more professional in academic papers.
Tips
Memory Palace Trick
Imagine two identical keys on a ring.
When Native Speakers Use It
They use it to agree with someone.
Cultural Insight
Koreans value harmony, so 'same' often implies 'we agree'.
Grammar Shortcut
Always put it before the noun.
Say It Right
Keep the 't' crisp.
Don't Make This Mistake
Don't add particles to '같은' directly.
Did You Know?
It is one of the top 100 most used words.
Study Smart
Make a list of things that are the same in your house.
Emphasis
Add '똑' to make it 'exactly the same'.
Comparison
Use 'A는 B와 같은' for 'A is the same as B'.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'Gat' (hat) - if two people wear the 'Gat', they are the 'same'!
Visual Association
Two identical twins wearing identical hats.
Word Web
चैलेंज
Try to find 5 things in your room that are the same.
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
Korean
Original meaning: To be identical or matching.
सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
None.
Directly maps to the English word 'same'.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
At school
- 같은 반
- 같은 학교
- 같은 숙제
At a store
- 같은 가격
- 같은 물건
- 같은 색
In a meeting
- 같은 의견
- 같은 결론
- 같은 맥락
With friends
- 같은 생각
- 같은 취미
- 같은 영화
Conversation Starters
"우리는 같은 취미가 있나요?"
"같은 영화를 본 적이 있어요?"
"같은 음식을 좋아하세요?"
"우리는 같은 학교에 다녔나요?"
"같은 생각을 가지고 있나요?"
Journal Prompts
Write about a time you and a friend wore the same outfit.
Describe two things in your room that are the same.
Why is it important to have the same goals as your team?
Reflect on a situation where you had the same opinion as someone else.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
8 सवालNo, it must modify a noun.
No, it is an adjective.
Use '다른'.
No, Korean doesn't change adjectives for plural.
It is neutral and common.
Yes, '같은 사람' (the same person).
같다.
Yes, very often.
खुद को परखो
우리는 ___ 학교에 다녀요.
We attend the same school.
Which means 'the same person'?
같은 means same.
'같은' can be used as a verb.
It is an adjective modifier.
Word
मतलब
Matching phrases.
Subject-Object-Verb order.
이것은 저것과 ___ 맛이 나요.
It tastes the same as that.
What is a synonym for '같은' in formal writing?
동일한 is a formal synonym.
'같은' changes based on the gender of the noun.
Korean adjectives do not change by gender.
Word
मतलब
Matching idioms.
Formal sentence structure.
स्कोर: /10
Summary
Use '같은' to connect two things that match perfectly!
- Means identical or the same.
- Used as an adjective modifier before nouns.
- Very common in daily Korean.
- Neutral register, suitable for all situations.
Memory Palace Trick
Imagine two identical keys on a ring.
When Native Speakers Use It
They use it to agree with someone.
Cultural Insight
Koreans value harmony, so 'same' often implies 'we agree'.
Grammar Shortcut
Always put it before the noun.
उदाहरण
우리는 같은 꿈을 꾸고 있습니다.
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