To add or combine elements to increase a total or value.
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- Used for mathematical addition of numbers.
- Means to add or include something extra.
- Can be used in both literal and abstract contexts.
개요
'더하다'는 수학적 연산인 '덧셈'을 의미하는 가장 기본적인 동사입니다. 단순히 숫자를 합치는 것뿐만 아니라, 일반적인 상황에서 무언가를 추가하거나 기존의 가치에 다른 요소를 보태어 더 나은 상태로 만들 때도 널리 쓰입니다.
사용 패턴
주로 'A에 B를 더하다'의 형태로 사용됩니다. 명사 뒤에 조사 '에'를 붙여 대상이 되는 곳을 지정하고, 목적어인 'B를'을 결합하여 문장을 완성합니다. 예를 들어 '물에 설탕을 더하다'와 같이 표현합니다.
일반적 문맥
일상생활에서는 요리할 때 재료를 추가하거나, 수학 공부를 할 때 숫자를 계산하는 상황에서 가장 많이 사용됩니다. 또한, '노력을 더하다'처럼 추상적인 개념을 보태어 결과를 강조할 때도 자주 등장하는 표현입니다.
유사어 비교
'보태다'는 부족한 것을 채워 넣는다는 느낌이 강하며, '추가하다'는 원래 있던 것에 별도의 것을 덧붙인다는 사무적이고 격식 있는 느낌을 줍니다. 반면 '더하다'는 수학적 의미와 일상적인 의미를 모두 포괄하는 가장 범용적인 단어입니다.
Examples
5에 3을 더하면 8입니다.
everydayIf you add 3 to 5, it is 8.
요리에 소금을 조금 더하세요.
formalPlease add a little salt to the dish.
그는 성공에 노력을 더했다.
academicHe added effort to his success.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
힘을 더하다
to add strength/support
재미를 더하다
to add more fun
가치를 더하다
to add value
Often Confused With
Refers to adding something to make up for a deficiency. It feels more like 'supplementing' than simple math.
A formal term often used in business or official settings. It implies adding an item to an existing list or order.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The verb '더하다' is highly versatile and used across all registers. In casual speech, it is used for simple arithmetic, while in formal writing, it can describe adding qualitative value to a project or situation. Always ensure the particle '에' is used correctly to indicate the base to which something is added.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '추가하다' when '더하다' is more natural in casual conversation. Another mistake is omitting the particle '에', which makes the sentence structure unclear. Remember that '더하다' is a verb, while '더' is just an adverb.
Tips
Use with '에' particle for targets
Always pair the target object with the '에' particle. For example, '커피에 설탕을 더하다' means adding sugar to coffee.
Don't confuse with '더'
Remember that '더' is an adverb meaning 'more', while '더하다' is the verb meaning 'to add'.
Expressing effort in Korean culture
Koreans often use '정성을 더하다' to mean adding care or sincerity to a task, emphasizing the effort put into work.
Word Origin
Derived from the native Korean root '더-', which signifies an increase in quantity or degree. It has been used since Middle Korean to denote the act of increasing numbers or amounts.
Cultural Context
In Korean culture, the concept of adding '정성' (sincerity/care) is very important in cooking and gift-giving. Using '더하다' in this context shows a high level of thoughtfulness.
Memory Tip
Think of '더' (more) + '하다' (do). To 'do more' is to 'add' something.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions네, 맞습니다. 수학적 덧셈을 할 때 '1 더하기 1은 2이다'와 같이 동사 형태로 사용합니다.
'추가하다'는 격식 있는 상황에서 주로 쓰이고, '더하다'는 일상생활에서 폭넓게 사용됩니다.
네, '슬픔을 더하다'와 같이 부정적인 감정이나 상황이 심화될 때도 사용할 수 있습니다.
동사 '더하다'의 명사형은 '더함'입니다.
Test Yourself
10에 5를 ___.
10과 5를 합치는 연산은 '더하다'를 사용합니다.
Score: /1
Summary
To add or combine elements to increase a total or value.
- Used for mathematical addition of numbers.
- Means to add or include something extra.
- Can be used in both literal and abstract contexts.
Use with '에' particle for targets
Always pair the target object with the '에' particle. For example, '커피에 설탕을 더하다' means adding sugar to coffee.
Don't confuse with '더'
Remember that '더' is an adverb meaning 'more', while '더하다' is the verb meaning 'to add'.
Expressing effort in Korean culture
Koreans often use '정성을 더하다' to mean adding care or sincerity to a task, emphasizing the effort put into work.
Examples
3 of 35에 3을 더하면 8입니다.
If you add 3 to 5, it is 8.
요리에 소금을 조금 더하세요.
Please add a little salt to the dish.
그는 성공에 노력을 더했다.
He added effort to his success.
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