When you want to express the idea of exchanging things or having a back-and-forth interaction in Korean, the verb 주고받다 is a great choice. It literally means 'to give and receive.'
You can use it for tangible items like exchanging letters or gifts, but also for more abstract concepts such as exchanging opinions or sharing conversations. Think of it as a reciprocal action where something is both given and taken.
For example, friends might 주고받다 (exchange) stories, or two people might 주고받다 (give and receive) emails. It emphasizes the mutual nature of the action.
§ Understanding 주고받다
The Korean verb 주고받다 literally means "to give and receive." It's a compound verb formed from 주다 (to give) and 받다 (to receive). This makes its meaning very intuitive. It's used in a wide range of situations, from exchanging physical objects to exchanging abstract things like words or feelings. Think of it as a mutual action where something goes both ways between two or more parties.
You'll often hear 주고받다 when talking about communication, like exchanging emails or letters, or even in more informal settings, like friends sharing jokes. It implies a back-and-forth flow.
§ How to Use 주고받다
Let's look at some examples to see how 주고받다 is used in sentences.
우리는 메시지를 주고받았어요. (We exchanged messages.)
선물을 주고받는 것이 전통입니다. (Exchanging gifts is a tradition.)
서로 의견을 주고받으며 문제를 해결했어요. (We solved the problem by exchanging opinions.)
§ Similar Words and When to Use This One vs. Alternatives
While 주고받다 is very versatile, there are other Korean words that also mean "to exchange" or "to give and receive," but with slight nuances. Knowing these differences will help you choose the most appropriate word.
- 교환하다 (to exchange, to swap)
This verb, 교환하다, is often used in more formal or commercial contexts, especially when talking about exchanging items of similar value, like currency, goods in a store, or even information in a formal setting. It emphasizes a direct swap.
- **When to use it:** When you are exchanging physical items like clothes (e.g., changing size), returning a product, exchanging money, or formally exchanging data.
이 옷을 더 큰 사이즈로 교환하고 싶어요. (I want to exchange these clothes for a bigger size.)
- 바꾸다 (to change, to exchange, to switch)
바꾸다 is a broader term that can mean to change something, to replace it, or to swap it. It can be used for both physical and abstract things. It focuses more on the act of altering or replacing rather than the mutual giving and receiving aspect.
- **When to use it:** When you are changing a plan, switching seats, or exchanging something for something different. It can sometimes overlap with 교환하다 but is generally more informal and broader.
좌석을 바꿔도 될까요? (Can I change seats?)
- 대신하다 (to replace, to substitute)
대신하다 specifically means to replace or substitute something or someone. It implies that one thing takes the place of another.
- **When to use it:** When one item or person serves as a replacement for another, rather than a mutual exchange.
제가 당신을 대신해서 회의에 참석할게요. (I will attend the meeting instead of you.)
§ Key Difference with 주고받다
주고받다 emphasizes the two-way, reciprocal action of giving and receiving. It highlights the mutual exchange between parties. The other words often focus on a one-sided change, a formal swap, or a replacement. When you want to convey the idea of a natural back-and-forth, especially in communication or informal sharing, 주고받다 is usually your best choice.
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우리는 선물을 주고받아요.
We exchange gifts.
친구들과 이야기를 주고받았어요.
I exchanged stories with my friends.
그들은 문자를 자주 주고받아요.
They often exchange text messages.
아이들이 장난감을 주고받으며 놀아요.
The children play by exchanging toys.
저는 이메일을 매일 주고받아요.
I exchange emails every day.
우리는 서로 인사를 주고받았어요.
We exchanged greetings with each other.
그들은 정보를 주고받는 중이에요.
They are in the middle of exchanging information.
저는 친구와 편지를 주고받는 것을 좋아해요.
I like exchanging letters with my friend.
선물을 주고받다.
To exchange gifts.
이야기를 주고받다.
To exchange stories (have a conversation).
편지를 주고받다.
To exchange letters.
명함을 주고받다.
To exchange business cards.
메시지를 주고받다.
To exchange messages.
의견을 주고받다.
To exchange opinions.
물건을 주고받다.
To exchange goods (trade).
정보를 주고받다.
To exchange information.
우리는 선물들을 주고받았어요.
We exchanged gifts.
친구와 메시지를 주고받는 것을 좋아해요.
I like exchanging messages with my friend.
서로 의견을 주고받는 시간이 중요해요.
Time to exchange opinions with each other is important.
그들은 정보를 주고받으며 프로젝트를 진행했어요.
They proceeded with the project while exchanging information.
아이들이 장난감을 주고받으며 놀고 있어요.
The children are playing, exchanging toys.
회사에서 이메일을 주고받는 일이 많아요.
There's a lot of exchanging emails at work.
오랜만에 친구와 안부를 주고받았어요.
I exchanged greetings with a friend after a long time.
그들은 서로 책을 주고받으며 읽었어요.
They read books, exchanging them with each other.
우리는 오랫동안 편지를 주고받으며 우정을 쌓았다.
We built our friendship by exchanging letters for a long time.
A common phrase '편지를 주고받다' means to exchange letters.
사업가들은 명함을 주고받으며 새로운 관계를 형성했다.
Businesspeople exchanged business cards and formed new relationships.
'명함을 주고받다' is a natural way to say 'exchange business cards'.
그들은 서로 의견을 주고받으며 최선의 해결책을 찾았다.
They exchanged opinions with each other and found the best solution.
'의견을 주고받다' means to exchange opinions or ideas.
축구 경기에서 선수들은 공을 주고받으며 공격을 전개했다.
In the soccer game, players exchanged the ball and developed their attack.
'공을 주고받다' implies passing the ball back and forth.
선생님과 학생들은 질문과 대답을 주고받으며 수업에 참여했다.
The teacher and students participated in the class by exchanging questions and answers.
'질문과 대답을 주고받다' means to exchange questions and answers.
이웃들은 서로 음식을 주고받으며 정을 나누었다.
Neighbors exchanged food and shared affection.
'음식을 주고받다' means to exchange food, often as a gesture of goodwill.
그들은 전화로 정보를 주고받으며 프로젝트를 진행했다.
They exchanged information over the phone and proceeded with the project.
'정보를 주고받다' means to exchange information.
논쟁 중에 그들은 날카로운 말을 주고받았다.
During the debate, they exchanged sharp words.
Can be used with abstract nouns like '말' (words) to describe an exchange of communication.
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Basic Meaning of 주고받다
At its core, 주고받다 means to give (주다) and receive (받다). Think of it as a reciprocal action.
Literal Exchange
It's often used for the literal exchange of physical items. For example, '선물을 주고받다' means to exchange gifts.
Figurative Exchange
This verb is also used for the exchange of non-physical things like conversations, opinions, or even punches. For example, '이야기를 주고받다' means to exchange stories or chat.
Structure: Object + 을/를 + 주고받다
The thing being exchanged usually takes the object particle 을/를. For instance, '메시지를 주고받다' (to exchange messages).
Focus on the Reciprocal Nature
The '고' in the middle of 주고받다 signifies a sequence or connection, emphasizing that both giving and receiving happen.
Common Use with Conversation
You'll frequently hear '대화를 주고받다' (to exchange a conversation) or '문자를 주고받다' (to exchange texts) to mean chatting or texting back and forth.
Implies Mutuality
Unlike simply '주다' or '받다,' 주고받다 always implies a mutual action between two or more parties.
Past Tense Usage
When talking about past exchanges, you'll use '주고받았다.' For example, '우리는 이메일을 주고받았다' (We exchanged emails).
Not for One-Way Actions
Do not use 주고받다 if the action is one-sided. If you just give something, use '주다.' If you just receive, use '받다.'
自我测试 42 个问题
저는 친구와 선물을 ___.
The sentence means 'I exchange gifts with my friend.' '주고받아요' means to exchange.
우리는 매일 이야기를 ___.
The sentence means 'We exchange stories every day.' '주고받아요' fits the context of exchanging communication.
아이들은 사탕을 ___.
The sentence means 'Children exchange candies.' '주고받아요' means to give and receive, which applies to exchanging items like candy.
친구와 편지를 ___.
The sentence means 'I exchanged letters with my friend.' '주고받았어요' is the past tense of 'to exchange'.
학생들은 정보를 ___.
The sentence means 'Students exchange information.' '주고받아요' is suitable for exchanging information.
우리 가족은 사랑을 ___.
The sentence means 'Our family exchanges love.' '주고받아요' can be used for exchanging abstract concepts like love or affection.
Translate the sentence into Korean: "Friends exchange gifts."
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친구들은 선물을 주고받아요.
Complete the sentence in Korean using '주고받다': "동생과 ___ 편지를 ___." (My younger sibling and I ___ letters ___.)
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동생과 편지를 주고받아요.
Write a short Korean sentence about two people exchanging greetings.
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두 사람은 인사를 주고받았어요.
What do the friends do often?
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저는 친구와 자주 이야기를 주고받아요. 우리는 서로의 생각을 공유해요.
What do the friends do often?
The passage says '저는 친구와 자주 이야기를 주고받아요' which means 'I often exchange stories/talk with my friend.'
The passage says '저는 친구와 자주 이야기를 주고받아요' which means 'I often exchange stories/talk with my friend.'
What was exchanged in the meeting?
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회의에서 사람들은 많은 의견을 주고받았습니다. 덕분에 좋은 결정을 내릴 수 있었습니다.
What was exchanged in the meeting?
The passage states '회의에서 사람들은 많은 의견을 주고받았습니다' meaning 'In the meeting, people exchanged many opinions.'
The passage states '회의에서 사람들은 많은 의견을 주고받았습니다' meaning 'In the meeting, people exchanged many opinions.'
What were the children exchanging while playing?
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아이들은 운동장에서 공을 주고받으며 놀았습니다. 아주 즐거워 보였어요.
What were the children exchanging while playing?
The passage says '아이들은 운동장에서 공을 주고받으며 놀았습니다' which means 'The children played, exchanging a ball on the playground.'
The passage says '아이들은 운동장에서 공을 주고받으며 놀았습니다' which means 'The children played, exchanging a ball on the playground.'
Choose the best Korean word for 'to exchange ideas'.
'주고받다' means to give and receive, which fits 'to exchange'. '생각' means thought or idea.
Which sentence correctly uses '주고받다' to mean people are talking back and forth?
When people '주고받다' stories or conversations, it means they are talking back and forth, exchanging words.
If you are '주고받다' emails with someone, what are you doing?
'주고받다' means to give and receive. So, '이메일을 주고받다' means to send and receive emails.
The phrase '선물을 주고받다' means to exchange gifts.
'선물' means gift. '주고받다' means to give and receive, so '선물을 주고받다' correctly means to exchange gifts.
'인사를 주고받다' means only to give a greeting.
'인사' means greeting. '주고받다' means to give and receive, so '인사를 주고받다' means to exchange greetings, not just to give one.
You can use '주고받다' when two people are having a conversation, exchanging words.
Yes, '이야기를 주고받다' (to exchange stories/conversation) is a common way to say people are talking back and forth.
Imagine you're at a party. Describe what kind of things people might be exchanging or giving and receiving. Use '주고받다' at least once.
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파티에서 사람들은 선물을 주고받아요. 그리고 재미있는 이야기를 많이 주고받아요. 음료수도 주고받으면서 즐거운 시간을 보냅니다.
Write a short message to a friend about exchanging emails or letters. Use '주고받다' in your message.
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친구에게: 안녕하세요! 요즘 이메일을 자주 주고받아서 좋아요. 우리 앞으로도 계속 편지를 주고받아요.
You are making a new friend. What kind of information would you '주고받다' (exchange) with them to get to know each other?
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새로운 친구와 이름과 취미를 주고받으면서 친해져요. 서로의 좋아하는 것을 이야기하고 정보를 주고받을 수 있어요.
What does the speaker exchange with their friend every day?
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저는 친구와 매일 문자를 주고받아요. 학교 끝나고 뭐 할지, 주말에 어디 갈지 이야기해요. 친구와 문자를 주고받는 것이 재미있어요.
What does the speaker exchange with their friend every day?
The passage clearly states '저는 친구와 매일 문자를 주고받아요' which means 'I exchange text messages with my friend every day'.
The passage clearly states '저는 친구와 매일 문자를 주고받아요' which means 'I exchange text messages with my friend every day'.
What do Kim and Park teachers often exchange?
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김 선생님과 박 선생님은 학생들에 대한 의견을 자주 주고받습니다. 어떻게 하면 학생들이 더 잘 배울 수 있을지 함께 생각합니다.
What do Kim and Park teachers often exchange?
The passage mentions '학생들에 대한 의견을 자주 주고받습니다' which translates to 'They often exchange opinions about the students'.
The passage mentions '학생들에 대한 의견을 자주 주고받습니다' which translates to 'They often exchange opinions about the students'.
What makes the speaker and their grandmother happy?
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할머니와 저는 편지를 주고받는 것을 좋아해요. 저는 할머니에게 학교생활을 이야기하고, 할머니는 옛날 이야기를 해주세요. 서로의 소식을 주고받는 것이 행복합니다.
What makes the speaker and their grandmother happy?
The last sentence says '서로의 소식을 주고받는 것이 행복합니다' which means 'Exchanging each other's news makes us happy', referring to the letters they exchange.
The last sentence says '서로의 소식을 주고받는 것이 행복합니다' which means 'Exchanging each other's news makes us happy', referring to the letters they exchange.
Imagine you are talking about giving and receiving gifts with a friend. Write a short conversation (2-3 sentences) where you use '주고받다' at least once. (Consider using context like '선물을 자주 주고받아요' - 'We often exchange gifts')
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친구와 저는 생일에 선물을 자주 주고받아요. 서로에게 의미 있는 것을 선물하는 것을 좋아해요. (My friend and I often exchange gifts on birthdays. We like to give meaningful things to each other.)
Describe a situation where people exchange greetings or smiles. Use '주고받다' in your description. (Consider using context like '인사를 주고받다' - 'to exchange greetings' or '미소를 주고받다' - 'to exchange smiles')
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아침에 출근할 때, 동료들과 가볍게 인사를 주고받아요. 때로는 미소를 주고받으며 하루를 시작하기도 해요. (When I go to work in the morning, I lightly exchange greetings with my colleagues. Sometimes we exchange smiles and start the day.)
Write a sentence about exchanging messages or information. Make sure to use '주고받다'. (Consider using context like '문자를 주고받다' - 'to exchange text messages' or '정보를 주고받다' - 'to exchange information')
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친구와 어젯밤에 재미있는 문자를 많이 주고받았어요. (My friend and I exchanged a lot of funny text messages last night.)
이웃과 '여러 이야기를 주고받았습니다'는 어떤 의미인가요?
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새로운 이웃이 이사 와서 저희는 서로 인사를 주고받았습니다. 처음에는 조금 어색했지만, 곧 친해질 수 있었습니다. 우리는 서로의 문화를 이해하려고 노력하며 여러 이야기를 주고받았습니다.
이웃과 '여러 이야기를 주고받았습니다'는 어떤 의미인가요?
'이야기를 주고받다'는 서로 대화하고 정보를 교환한다는 의미입니다.
'이야기를 주고받다'는 서로 대화하고 정보를 교환한다는 의미입니다.
이 문맥에서 '음식을 주고받다'는 무엇을 의미하나요?
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우리 동네에서는 명절에 가족들끼리 음식을 주고받는 전통이 있어요. 특히 설날에는 떡국과 만두를 주고받으며 덕담을 나눕니다.
이 문맥에서 '음식을 주고받다'는 무엇을 의미하나요?
'음식을 주고받다'는 명절에 서로에게 음식을 나누어 주는 문화적 행동을 나타냅니다.
'음식을 주고받다'는 명절에 서로에게 음식을 나누어 주는 문화적 행동을 나타냅니다.
이 글에서 '아이디어를 활발하게 주고받다'가 의미하는 바는 무엇인가요?
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회사에서 중요한 프로젝트를 진행할 때는 동료들과 아이디어를 활발하게 주고받는 것이 중요합니다. 그래야만 더 좋은 결과를 얻을 수 있습니다.
이 글에서 '아이디어를 활발하게 주고받다'가 의미하는 바는 무엇인가요?
'아이디어를 활발하게 주고받다'는 동료들과 아이디어를 적극적으로 나누고 토론하는 것을 의미합니다.
'아이디어를 활발하게 주고받다'는 동료들과 아이디어를 적극적으로 나누고 토론하는 것을 의미합니다.
The basic sentence structure in Korean is Subject-Object-Verb. '친구와' (with friend) is a phrase that modifies '선물을 주고받았어요' (exchanged gifts).
Here, '우리는' (we) is the subject, '매일' (every day) is a time adverb, '메시지를' (messages) is the object, and '주고받아요' is the verb.
The phrase '주고받는 중이에요' means 'are in the middle of exchanging'. '서로' means 'each other'.
다음 문장 중 '주고받다'의 의미가 가장 적절하게 사용된 것은 무엇입니까?
'주고받다'는 주로 정보, 감정, 또는 물리적인 물건을 서로 교환하는 상황에 사용됩니다. 이 문장에서는 편지라는 물리적인 것을 서로 '교환'하며 소식을 전했다는 의미가 가장 적절합니다. 다른 선택지는 어색하거나 '주고받다'의 원래 의미와 다소 거리가 있습니다.
다음 중 '주고받다'와 가장 유사한 의미를 가진 단어는 무엇입니까?
'주고받다'는 기본적으로 '서로 주고받음'을 의미하며, 이는 '교환하다'와 의미적으로 가장 가깝습니다. '빌리다', '돌려주다', '받다'는 주고받는 행위의 일부일 수는 있지만, '주고받다'의 전체적인 의미를 포함하지는 않습니다.
어떤 상황에서 '주고받다'를 사용하는 것이 가장 자연스럽습니까?
'주고받다'는 대화, 정보, 감정 등을 '서로 교환'하는 상황에 적합합니다. 친한 친구와 비밀 이야기를 나누는 것은 서로 정보를 '주고받는' 행위에 해당하므로 가장 자연스럽습니다. 다른 상황들은 일방적인 행위이거나 '주고받다'의 의미와는 거리가 있습니다.
'서로 인사를 주고받다'는 '서로 인사를 했다'와 같은 의미이다.
'서로 인사를 주고받다'는 서로에게 인사를 건네고 받는다는 의미로, '서로 인사를 했다'와 본질적으로 같은 의미를 가집니다. '주고받다'가 상호 작용을 강조합니다.
'주고받다'는 오직 물리적인 물건을 교환할 때만 사용될 수 있다.
'주고받다'는 물리적인 물건뿐만 아니라 감정, 대화, 정보, 의견 등 비물리적인 것을 교환할 때도 사용됩니다. 예를 들어 '의견을 주고받다', '눈빛을 주고받다' 등이 있습니다.
논쟁을 할 때도 '서로 의견을 주고받다'라는 표현을 사용할 수 있다.
논쟁은 서로 다른 의견을 제시하고 반박하는 과정이므로, '서로 의견을 주고받다'라는 표현은 이러한 상호작용을 묘사하는 데 적절합니다. 이는 정보나 관점의 교환을 의미합니다.
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Basic Meaning of 주고받다
At its core, 주고받다 means to give (주다) and receive (받다). Think of it as a reciprocal action.
Literal Exchange
It's often used for the literal exchange of physical items. For example, '선물을 주고받다' means to exchange gifts.
Figurative Exchange
This verb is also used for the exchange of non-physical things like conversations, opinions, or even punches. For example, '이야기를 주고받다' means to exchange stories or chat.
Structure: Object + 을/를 + 주고받다
The thing being exchanged usually takes the object particle 을/를. For instance, '메시지를 주고받다' (to exchange messages).
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환갑
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칠순
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팔순
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알아주다
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입양아
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양녀
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입양
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정답다
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