Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'another' for one more singular item, 'other' for general plurals, and 'the other' for the specific remaining choice.
- Another + Singular Noun: 'I'd like another cookie.' (one more)
- Other + Plural Noun: 'I have other friends.' (general/unspecified)
- The Other + Specific Noun: 'Where is the other shoe?' (the last one left)
Overview
another (또 다른) 토핑이 필요하다고 느낀 적 있나요? another, other, the other 같은 작은 단어들은 영어 대화의 접착제와 같습니다. 우리가 선택지를 정리하는 걸 도와주죠. 비슷해 보여서 많이들 헷갈려 하지만, 비밀은 '수'와 '특정 여부'에 있습니다. (농담: 예전에 another 커피를 주문했더니 웨이터가 바닥에 쏟은 커피를 가져왔어요. 디테일이 중요합니다!)How This Grammar Works
another를 수학 공식처럼 생각해보세요: an + other. an은 '하나'라는 뜻이죠? 그래서 another는 항상 단수입니다.other에는 an이 없죠. 그래서 복수형이나 셀 수 없는 명사에 쓰입니다.other (다른) 취미가 있을 수 있겠죠. 마지막으로 the other입니다. the는 레이저 포인터 같아요.the other (나머지 한쪽)를 찾는 거죠.another 게임 스킨이 꼭 필요하다고 하네요.)
Formation Pattern
Another + 셀 수 있는 단수 명사
Other + 셀 수 있는 복수 명사
Other + 셀 수 없는 명사
The other + 단수/복수/셀 수 없는 명사
Others (대명사)
The others (대명사)
When To Use It
another를 쓰세요. 넷플릭스 한 편을 다 보고 another (다음 에피소드)를 클릭하는 것처럼요. 다른 대안을 찾을 때도 씁니다.another (다른 차)를 찾으세요. 일반적인 대안에는 other를 씁니다.other (다른) 사람들은 나를 이상하게 볼지도 몰라.the other입니다. 저녁 메뉴 후보가 두 개인데 하나를 거절했다면 선택은 the other가 되겠죠. 손, 발, 양말 같은 짝을 이루는 것들에 필수입니다.
Common Mistakes
- 실수 1:
Another+ 복수형.another books라고 하지 마세요. - 실수 2:
Others+ 명사.others students라고 하지 마세요.Others는 대명사라 혼자 쓰입니다. - 실수 3: 불특정한 큰 그룹에
the other쓰기. - 실수 4: 'water' 같은 셀 수 없는 명사에
another쓰기.
Contrast With Similar Patterns
Another vs Other: Another는 '하나'에 대해, Other는 '여러 개'에 대해 말합니다.Others vs The others: Others는 일반적이고, The others는 이미 언급한 특정 그룹의 나머지를 말합니다.Quick FAQ
another three days라고 할 수 있나요? A: 네, 시간을 하나의 덩어리로 취급할 때는 가능합니다.
the another가 맞나요? A: 절대 아닙니다.
the other one은 언제 쓰나요? A: 두 개 중 특정한 하나를 가리킬 때 씁니다.
Determiner vs. Pronoun Usage
| Type | Singular | Plural | Uncountable |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Indefinite (General)
|
Another (Another book)
|
Other (Other books)
|
Other (Other information)
|
|
Definite (Specific)
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The other (The other book)
|
The other (The other books)
|
The other (The other water)
|
|
Pronoun (No Noun)
|
Another / The other
|
Others / The others
|
N/A
|
Meanings
These words are used to refer to something different, remaining, or additional within a group or context.
Another (Singular/Indefinite)
Used with singular countable nouns to mean 'one more' or 'a different one'.
“Can I have another glass of water?”
“Let's go to another restaurant.”
Other (Plural/Indefinite)
Used with plural nouns or uncountable nouns to mean 'different' or 'additional' in a general sense.
“Other people might disagree.”
“Do you have other information?”
Others (Plural Pronoun)
A pronoun used to replace 'other + plural noun' when the noun is already understood.
“Some students stayed, while others left.”
“I have my books; where are the others?”
The Other (Specific Singular)
Refers to the second of two things or the remaining one in a specific set.
“I have two pens; one is red, the other is blue.”
“He is on the other side of the street.”
The Others (Specific Plural Pronoun)
Refers to all the remaining items or people in a specific group.
“Three of us are here; the others are still coming.”
“I've finished these tasks, but the others are hard.”
Reference Table
| 용어 | 의미 | 명사 결합 | 대명사 형태 | 특정성 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Another
|
하나 더; 다른 하나
|
단수 가산 명사
|
Another
|
부정 (Indefinite)
|
|
Other
|
다른; 추가의
|
복수/불가산 명사
|
Others
|
부정 (Indefinite)
|
|
The Other
|
둘 중 두 번째의
|
단수 가산 명사
|
The other one
|
특정 (Definite)
|
|
The Other
|
나머지 전체
|
복수 가산 명사
|
The others
|
특정 (Definite)
|
격식 수준 스펙트럼
Do you possess any other alternatives? (shopping)
Do you have any other options? (shopping)
Got another one? (shopping)
Anythin' else? (shopping)
Another, Other, The Other: 전체 그림
Another
- 하나 더 One more
- 다른 하나 A different one
- 단수 명사 Singular Countable
Other
- 추가적인 (부정) Additional (general)
- 다른 (부정) Different (general)
- 복수 명사 Plural Countable
- 불가산 명사 Uncountable
The Other
- 둘 중 두 번째 Specific remaining item
- 그룹의 나머지 Specific remaining group
- 단수/복수 명사 Singular/Plural Countable
Another, Other, The Other 비교
선택 가이드: Another, Other, 또는 The Other?
'하나 더' 또는 '다른 하나'(단수)를 가리키나요?
일반적이고 정해지지 않은 추가 대상을 말하나요?
정해진 범위 내의 '남은 특정 대상'을 말하나요?
함께 쓰이는 명사들
Another (+ 단수)
- • cup
- • day
- • story
- • chance
Other (+ 복수)
- • books
- • friends
- • countries
- • methods
Other (+ 불가산)
- • information
- • advice
- • water
- • sugar
The Other (+ 모두 가능)
- • car
- • half
- • students
- • side
수준별 예문
I want another apple.
Do you have other colors?
Where is the other shoe?
I like this one and the other one.
Can I have another glass of water?
Some people like tea, others like coffee.
I have other things to do today.
The other students are in the classroom.
We need to find another way to solve this.
I've invited Sarah, but I haven't asked the others yet.
Are there any other questions before we finish?
One of my sisters is a nurse; the other is a pilot.
The project will take another three months to complete.
Some experts agree with the theory, while others remain skeptical.
I can't find my keys; they must be in the other bag.
She has other interests besides just playing the piano.
The results were other than what we had expected.
He visits his grandmother every other weekend.
The witness was none other than the victim's brother.
We must consider the 'other' in our sociological analysis.
To promise is one thing; to deliver is quite another.
The dichotomy between the self and the other is central to the text.
They had no other choice but to surrender.
One after another, the dominoes began to fall.
혼동하기 쉬운
Learners use 'additional' in casual speech where 'another' is more natural.
Learners often use 'different' when they mean 'another' or 'other'.
Mixing up general plural pronouns with specific ones.
자주 하는 실수
I want others apple.
I want another apple.
Give me other cup.
Give me another cup.
I have two pens. This is red, other is blue.
...the other is blue.
I like others books.
I like other books.
Some people are tall, other are short.
Some people are tall, others are short.
I need another books.
I need other books.
Where are the other?
Where are the others?
He stayed for another three day.
He stayed for another three days.
I don't have any others idea.
I don't have any other ideas.
The one is here, the others is there.
The one is here, the other is there.
Other than him, nobody know.
Other than him, nobody knows.
Every others day.
Every other day.
They have no other choice than...
They have no other choice but...
문장 패턴
I don't like this ___, can I see another ___?
Some ___ like to ___, while others prefer to ___.
On the one hand ___, but on the other hand ___.
We need another ___ before we can ___.
Real World Usage
Could we get another bottle of water, please?
Do you have any other experience in marketing?
Customers who bought this also viewed these other items.
The pharmacy is on the other side of the square.
Some followers loved the video, but others found it boring.
We need another three days to finalize the report.
'An' + 'Other'로 기억하기
I want another cookie.
복수형 사용 주의!
문맥이 곧 정답
Where is the other shoe?
자연스러운 회화 표현
대명사의 힘
Others are coming later.
Smart Tips
Always use 'the other' for the second item. It makes you sound much more precise than saying 'another one'.
Drop the noun and add an 's' to 'other' to turn it into a pronoun.
Use 'another' + [number] + [plural noun] to treat the amount as a single block of time or cash.
Check if the noun is plural. If it's singular, you probably need 'another' or 'the other'.
발음
Linking R
In 'another' and 'other', the final 'r' is often silent in British English unless followed by a vowel.
The Voiced TH
The 'th' in all these words is voiced, like 'this' or 'mother'.
Emphasis on 'Another'
I want aNOTHer one.
Emphasizing that you want an additional item, perhaps because the first was good.
암기하기
기억법
ANOTHER is just AN + OTHER. Since 'AN' is singular, 'ANOTHER' is singular.
시각적 연상
Imagine two boxes. If you want one more box from a pile, it's 'another'. If you have two boxes and point to the second one, it's 'the other'.
Rhyme
One is another, many are other. The last of the mother is the other.
Story
I bought a blue shirt, but I wanted another color. I looked at other shirts, but they were ugly. Finally, I found the other shirt I liked in the back of the store.
Word Web
챌린지
Look around your room. Find two similar objects. Describe one, then use 'the other' to describe the second one. Then find a group of objects and use 'other' and 'others' to describe them.
문화 노트
Using 'the others' to refer to people can sometimes sound exclusionary if not used carefully in social settings.
The phrase 'the other half' is a common, slightly informal way to refer to one's spouse or partner.
In academic writing, 'the other' is often used as a noun to describe groups marginalized by a dominant culture.
From Old English 'ōther', meaning 'second' or 'different'.
대화 시작하기
If you could live in another country, which one would it be?
Some people love spicy food. Do you know others who hate it?
If you had to choose between living in the city or the countryside, which would you pick? Why not the other?
What other skills would you like to learn this year?
일기 주제
자주 하는 실수
Test Yourself
I've finished this book. Can you recommend ___?
Some people like cats, other prefer dogs.
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate into English: '사과가 두 개 있어요. 하나는 빨간색이고, 다른 하나는 초록색이에요.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Score: /5
연습 문제
8 exercisesI don't like this hotel. Let's find ___ one.
Some people like to exercise in the morning, while ___ prefer the evening.
Find and fix the mistake:
I have two brothers. One is in London, and other is in Paris.
___ students
I need one more week to finish.
Do you have others colors?
A: Is this the only key? B: No, ___ is on the table.
The project will take ___ three months.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesShe ate one cookie and then asked for ___.
My phone is broken. I need buy other one.
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate into English: '손이 두 개 있어요. 하나는 왼쪽이고, 다른 하나는 오른쪽이에요.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the clauses:
I don't like this restaurant. Let's find ___ place.
There were three main points. I covered one, but other two are for next week.
Which sentence is correct?
Translate into English: '아이디어가 하나 있는데, 혹시 다른 것들도 있나요?'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the word with its correct usage:
Score: /12
자주 묻는 질문 (8)
Only if there is a number or a word like 'few' in between. For example, `another three days` or `another few people` is correct because the group is seen as one unit.
`Other` is an adjective and must be followed by a noun (e.g., other books). `Others` is a pronoun and stands alone (e.g., I have others).
Use `another` for any one of many (indefinite). Use `the other` when there are only two, or when you mean the specific one that is left (definite).
Yes, `the others` is a plural pronoun referring to a specific group of remaining people or things.
Yes, you can say `other information` or `other advice`. You cannot use `another` with uncountable nouns.
Because `another` already contains the article 'an'. You wouldn't say 'the an other'.
No. `Every other day` means Monday, Wednesday, Friday (alternating). `All other days` means every day except the one mentioned.
It means 'except for' or 'besides'. For example: `I don't know anyone here other than you.`
Scaffolded Practice
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In Other Languages
otro / otra
Spanish speakers often say 'other book' when they mean 'another book' because they don't use 'an'.
un autre / d'autres
French uses 'd'autres' for indefinite plurals, which maps well to English 'other'.
ein anderer / andere
German adjectives like 'andere' must decline (change endings) based on case and gender.
hoka no / mou hitotsu
Japanese does not have a direct equivalent for the singular/plural grammatical distinction of 'another/other'.
akhar / ukhra
Arabic uses dual forms for 'the other' when referring to exactly two things.
ling yi ge / qi ta
Chinese relies on measure words (classifiers) rather than simple singular/plural determiners.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
관련 동영상
05:05 How the lead industry lied to the public for decades - Gerald Markowitz and David Rosner
03:35 Luke Confronts The Emperor
02:49 The Man in the Arena – Teddy Roosevelt (A Powerful Speech from History)
Another, Other, The other - 완벽하게 구분해서 쓰기
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