Meaning
To engage in verbal exchange with others.
Cultural Background
The concept of 'Jeong' (정) is often built through 'sharing conversations.' It's not just about the information; it's about the time spent together. In Korean companies, 'sharing a conversation' often happens after work during 'Hoesik' (company dinners). This is where the real bonding occurs. On KakaoTalk, people use '대화' to refer to chat rooms. '대화 나눠요' is a common way to invite someone to a private chat. Historically, scholars (Seonbi) would 'share conversations' while drinking tea and writing poetry, emphasizing intellectual and spiritual exchange.
Use Adjectives
This phrase loves adjectives. Always try to add '즐거운' (pleasant), '진지한' (serious), or '유익한' (informative) before '대화'.
Avoid with Superiors
Never say '나랑 대화 좀 나눠' to a boss. Use '말씀 좀 나눌 수 있을까요?' instead.
Meaning
To engage in verbal exchange with others.
Use Adjectives
This phrase loves adjectives. Always try to add '즐거운' (pleasant), '진지한' (serious), or '유익한' (informative) before '대화'.
Avoid with Superiors
Never say '나랑 대화 좀 나눠' to a boss. Use '말씀 좀 나눌 수 있을까요?' instead.
The Power of Listening
In Korea, 'sharing a conversation' implies you are listening 50% of the time. Don't dominate the talk!
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of '나누다'.
어제 친구와 카페에서 즐거운 대화를 ( ).
The sentence refers to '어제' (yesterday), so the past tense '나눴어요' is required.
Which sentence is the most natural and polite?
선생님과 진로에 대해 이야기하고 싶을 때:
When talking to a teacher, '말씀' and the honorific '나누고 싶습니다' are the most appropriate.
Complete the dialogue.
가: 민수 씨, 아까 부장님하고 무슨 이야기를 했어요? 나: 아, 프로젝트 일정에 대해 ( ).
The speaker is reporting a past action to a colleague.
Match the phrase to the situation.
진지한 대화를 나누다
'진지한' (serious) fits a situation like discussing the future with parents.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercises어제 친구와 카페에서 즐거운 대화를 ( ).
The sentence refers to '어제' (yesterday), so the past tense '나눴어요' is required.
선생님과 진로에 대해 이야기하고 싶을 때:
When talking to a teacher, '말씀' and the honorific '나누고 싶습니다' are the most appropriate.
가: 민수 씨, 아까 부장님하고 무슨 이야기를 했어요? 나: 아, 프로젝트 일정에 대해 ( ).
The speaker is reporting a past action to a colleague.
진지한 대화를 나누다
'진지한' (serious) fits a situation like discussing the future with parents.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsNo, it can be used for light chats too, but it implies the chat had some substance or lasted a while.
Yes, you can say '동생과 대화를 나눴어' in a neutral or slightly formal way.
'이야기하다' is 'to talk/tell,' while '대화를 나누다' is 'to share a dialogue.' The latter is more formal and mutual.
'잠시 대화를 나눌 수 있을까요?' is a very polite and professional way to ask.
Related Phrases
이야기하다
similarTo talk/tell a story
담소를 나누다
specialized formTo have a pleasant, light chat
의견을 나누다
specialized formTo share opinions
수다를 떨다
contrastTo chatter/gossip
말을 주고받다
similarTo exchange words
