A2 adverb #2,000 most common 2 min read

각각

Each person or thing individually.

gakkak
Practice it

Explanation at your level:

Use 각각 when you mean 'each one.' If you have three pens, you can say 'I have three pens, 각각 different colors.' It helps you talk about things one by one. It is very simple to use!

At this level, you use 각각 to show distribution. 'Please give 각각 a gift' means everyone gets a gift. It is better than saying 'all' because it highlights the individual.

You can use 각각 to describe complex situations. For example, 'The students 각각 have different study habits.' It adds precision to your sentences, showing you can distinguish between members of a group.

In B2, you use 각각 to emphasize nuance. You might say, 'The policies 각각 address different social issues.' This shows you understand how to apply specific actions to specific targets.

At the advanced level, 각각 is used in academic or professional writing to ensure clarity. It prevents ambiguity by explicitly stating that a condition applies to every single subject mentioned in a study or report.

Mastery of 각각 involves using it to create sophisticated rhythmic structures in formal speech. It allows for a logical breakdown of complex data, ensuring that your audience understands the granular details of your argument.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Means 'each' or 'individually'.
  • Used for countable items.
  • Can be used as a determiner with '의'.
  • Common in daily and formal speech.

Hey there! Let's talk about 각각. Think of it as the Korean way of saying 'each' or 'individually.' When you have a group of things and you want to make sure everyone knows that the action applies to every single one of them, this is your go-to word.

Imagine you have five apples and five friends. If you give them 각각, it means every friend gets their own apple. It is all about focusing on the distinct parts of a whole rather than the group as a big blob. It is super useful and very common in daily life!

The word 각각 is a Sino-Korean word. It is formed by repeating the Hanja character '각' (各), which means 'each' or 'every.' In classical Chinese, repeating a character like this was a standard way to emphasize the meaning of the root.

By doubling it, the word creates a sense of completeness—covering every single instance. It has been used in Korean literature for centuries to describe distributions or individual characteristics. It is a classic example of how Chinese characters shaped Korean vocabulary to be precise and efficient.

You can use 각각 in almost any situation, from casual chats to formal reports. It usually sits right before the verb or the noun it is modifying. For example, '각각의 사과' (each apple) or '각각 다르다' (each is different).

It is very common in instructions. If a teacher says, 'Please write your names 각각,' they mean on every single paper. It is neutral in register, meaning you don't have to worry about sounding too stiff or too slangy. It is just a solid, reliable word.

While 각각 isn't an idiom itself, it appears in many set phrases. 1. 각각의 개성 (individual personality/charm). 2. 각각 다른 (each different/various). 3. 각각의 역할 (each person's role). 4. 각각 따로 (separately/apart). 5. 각각의 입장 (each person's perspective).

These phrases help you sound more natural. For instance, saying 'people have 각각의 입장' shows you understand that everyone has their own unique point of view.

Grammatically, 각각 acts as an adverb. It doesn't change form based on tense or gender because Korean doesn't have those! It stays 각각 no matter what.

Pronunciation-wise, it is pronounced [gak-gak]. The 'g' sounds are crisp. Make sure to hold the 'k' sound in the middle slightly to emphasize the two parts. It rhymes loosely with words like 'back' or 'tack' if you were to anglicize the sound, though the vowel is a short 'ah' sound.

Fun Fact

The character '각' is used in many words related to 'angle' or 'corner' in other contexts, but here it is strictly about 'each'.

Pronunciation Guide

UK gak-gak

Crisp 'g' sounds, short 'a' vowels.

US gak-gak

Similar to the UK, emphasis on the first syllable.

Common Errors

  • Softening the 'g' sound
  • Merging the two parts into one
  • Mispronouncing the 'a' vowel

Rhymes With

back tack sack lack pack

Difficulty Rating

Reading 1/5

Easy to read.

Writing 2/5

Requires correct placement.

Speaking 2/5

Commonly used.

Listening 1/5

Easy to hear.

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

나 너 우리 하다

Learn Next

각자 모두 각기

Advanced

개별적 독립적

Grammar to Know

Adverb placement

각각 먹어요.

Determiner usage

각각의 사과.

Sino-Korean roots

각각

Examples by Level

1

각각의 사과를 먹어요.

Eat each apple.

Used as a determiner here.

2

각각 달라요.

Each is different.

Used as an adverb.

3

각각 이름을 쓰세요.

Write your names each.

Adverbial usage.

4

각각 앉으세요.

Sit separately.

Adverbial usage.

5

각각 하나씩 주세요.

Give one each.

Common collocation.

6

각각의 방이 있어요.

There are individual rooms.

Determiner.

7

각각의 가방을 가져오세요.

Bring each bag.

Determiner.

8

각각의 색깔이 예뻐요.

Each color is pretty.

Determiner.

1

각각의 의견을 들었어요.

2

그들은 각각 다른 길로 갔어요.

3

각각의 팀은 이겼어요.

4

우리는 각각 계산했어요.

5

각각의 상자를 열어보세요.

6

각각의 꽃이 피었어요.

7

각각의 숙제를 하세요.

8

각각의 창문을 닫으세요.

1

각각의 상황은 다릅니다.

2

그들은 각각의 목표가 있습니다.

3

각각의 데이터를 분석해야 합니다.

4

각각의 사람에게 물어보세요.

5

각각의 나라마다 문화가 달라요.

6

각각의 특징을 설명하세요.

7

각각의 장단점이 있습니다.

8

각각의 방을 청소했습니다.

1

각각의 부서가 협력해야 합니다.

2

각각의 사례를 검토할 필요가 있습니다.

3

각각의 조항을 상세히 읽으세요.

4

각각의 요소가 결과에 영향을 줍니다.

5

각각의 의견을 존중해야 합니다.

6

각각의 해결책을 제시했습니다.

7

각각의 단계별로 진행하세요.

8

각각의 차이점을 분석했습니다.

1

각각의 변수가 결과에 미치는 영향은 큽니다.

2

각각의 학문적 접근은 다를 수 있습니다.

3

각각의 이해관계가 상충합니다.

4

각각의 사례를 일반화할 수는 없습니다.

5

각각의 논리를 검증해야 합니다.

6

각각의 관점을 수용하는 것이 중요합니다.

7

각각의 시나리오를 대비하세요.

8

각각의 원칙을 고수해야 합니다.

1

각각의 미묘한 차이가 전체적인 맥락을 바꿉니다.

2

각각의 개별적 서사가 모여 역사가 됩니다.

3

각각의 철학적 사유를 깊이 탐구하십시오.

4

각각의 미학적 가치를 평가하는 것은 어렵습니다.

5

각각의 파편화된 정보를 통합해야 합니다.

6

각각의 잠재력을 극대화하는 전략입니다.

7

각각의 고유성을 인정하는 태도가 필요합니다.

8

각각의 층위에서 해석이 가능합니다.

Common Collocations

각각 다르다
각각의 의견
각각 계산하다
각각 하나씩
각각의 특징
각각의 역할
각각의 장소
각각의 이유
각각의 방식
각각의 사례

Idioms & Expressions

"각각의 개성"

Individual personality

학생들은 각각의 개성이 있어요.

neutral

"각각의 입장"

Each person's perspective

각각의 입장이 다를 수 있어요.

formal

"각각 따로"

Separately

우리는 각각 따로 이동해요.

casual

"각각의 몫"

Each person's share

각각의 몫을 챙기세요.

neutral

"각각의 길"

Each one's own path

우리는 이제 각각의 길을 갑니다.

literary

Easily Confused

각각 vs 각자

Both mean each.

각자 is for people, 각각 is for items.

각자 먹어요 vs 각각의 사과.

각각 vs 각기

Both are adverbs.

각기 is more formal/literary.

각기 다른 결과.

각각 vs 모두

Both relate to groups.

모두 is 'all', 각각 is 'each'.

모두 다 vs 각각 하나씩.

각각 vs 따로

Both imply separation.

따로 is physical separation.

따로 앉아요.

Sentence Patterns

A2

Subject + 각각 + verb

우리는 각각 생각해요.

A1

각각의 + noun + verb

각각의 사과가 커요.

A2

각각 + 하나씩 + verb

각각 하나씩 가져가세요.

A2

각각 + 다르다

의견이 각각 달라요.

B1

각각의 + 역할 + verb

각각의 역할이 중요해요.

Word Family

Nouns

각자 Each person

Related

각 Hanja root for each

How to Use It

frequency

9

Formality Scale

Formal Neutral Casual

Common Mistakes

Using '각각' as a subject. → Use '각각의' + noun or '각자가'.
각각 is an adverb, not a noun.
Confusing with '모두'. → Use '각각' for individual focus, '모두' for group focus.
They emphasize different things.
Overusing in every sentence. → Use '각자' or '따로' for variety.
Repetition sounds unnatural.
Misplacing in the sentence. → Place before the verb or noun.
Adverb placement affects clarity.
Using with non-countable nouns. → Use with countable items.
It implies individual units.

Tips

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Memory Palace

Imagine a row of lockers, each with a different item.

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Native Habit

Use it when distributing items to a group.

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Politeness

It is polite to acknowledge individuals.

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Shortcut

Always look for the '의' when modifying nouns.

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Say It Right

Crisp 'g' sounds.

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Don't use as noun

Don't say '각각은' as a subject.

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Did You Know?

It comes from Chinese.

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Study Smart

Read news articles and count how many times you see it.

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Context

Use it in meetings for tasks.

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Adverb rule

Adverbs usually come before the verb.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Gak' as 'Gag'—everyone has their own 'gag' or joke.

Visual Association

A teacher handing out papers to students one by one.

Word Web

Individual Separate Each Every

Challenge

Try to use '각각' five times today when talking about items.

Word Origin

Sino-Korean

Original meaning: Each/Every

Cultural Context

None, it is a very neutral word.

Directly maps to the English word 'each' or 'individually'.

Used frequently in Korean school settings for instructions.

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

At school

  • 각각의 숙제
  • 각각 이름을 쓰세요
  • 각각의 책을 펴세요

In a restaurant

  • 각각 계산할게요
  • 각각 따로 주세요
  • 각각의 메뉴가 있어요

At work

  • 각각의 업무
  • 각각의 부서
  • 각각의 피드백

Shopping

  • 각각의 가격
  • 각각의 색상
  • 각각 포장해주세요

Conversation Starters

"각각의 취미가 무엇인가요?"

"우리는 각각 어떻게 다를까요?"

"각각의 의견을 말해볼까요?"

"각각의 계획을 세워봅시다."

"각각의 장점을 찾아보세요."

Journal Prompts

Describe your friends' personalities using '각각'.

Write about your daily tasks and how you handle them '각각'.

List your favorite foods and why they are '각각' special.

Reflect on how you and your family are '각각' different.

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions

No, it is an adverb.

Yes, but '각자' is often more natural for people.

No, Korean does not have plural forms for adverbs.

When you want to modify a noun, like 'each apple'.

It is neutral and used everywhere.

Yes, they can complement each other.

Gak-gak.

Extremely common.

Test Yourself

fill blank A1

사과를 ___ 하나씩 주세요.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 각각

각각 emphasizes individual distribution.

multiple choice A2

What does 각각 mean?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: Each/Individually

It means each one separately.

true false B1

각각 can be used for non-countable nouns.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: False

It is usually for countable items.

match pairs B1

Word

Meaning

All matched!

Matches meanings.

sentence order B2

Tap words below to build the sentence
Correct! Not quite. Correct answer:

각각의 의견이 있어요.

Score: /5

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