다른
dareun[ta̠ɾɯn]
The English phrase "another" is translated into Korean as 다른 (dareun).
While it can be translated as "another" in some contexts, its primary meaning is "different."
Meaning: one more, in addition to a former number (det)
Which one should you use?
The single word 다른 primarily carries the meaning of "different" or "other." If you specifically want to express the nuance of "another" as "one more" or "an additional" different thing, it is common to use the phrase 또 다른.
How does it change in a sentence?
다른 functions as an adjective that must directly precede the noun it modifies. To express the specific nuance of "one more" (an additional different thing), you should use the phrase 또 다른, which literally means "again different."
How do you pronounce it?
dareun
Did you know?
- In Korean, the distinction between 'another' (one more of the same) and 'another' (a different one) is handled by different words entirely, such as 하나 더 for the former.
- The word 다른 is actually a conjugated form of the verb 다르다, which means 'to be different'.
- When Koreans want to say 'someone else' or 'another person', they often use 다른 사람, but in a polite context, they might use 타인 to sound more formal.
Examples in context
- 다른 나라에 가본 적 있어?Have you ever been to another country?This sentence is useful for asking about travel to another country using 다른.Tatoeba #8362264 by Eunhee, translation #6247142 by CK
- 분명 또 다른 방법이 있을거야.There must be another way.This sentence is useful for suggesting there is another way using 다른.Tatoeba #13118802 by romzzo, translation #25033 by CK
- 다른 남자와 결혼했다면 좋았을 텐데.I wish I'd married another man.This sentence is useful for expressing a wish regarding another man using 다른.Tatoeba #8549595 by okja, translation #320305 by CK
- 커피 한 잔 더 주세요.Could I have another cup of coffee, please?
- 커피 한 잔 더 주라.Give me another cup of coffee.
- 한 번 더 기회를 주세요.Please give me another chance.
- 한 번 더 기회 좀 줘.Please give me one more chance.
- 다른 볼펜이 필요해요.I need another pen.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Minji and Hyunwoo are looking at clothes in a store.
- 민지 Min-ji이 옷은 좀 작아요.i oseun jom jagayo.These clothes are a bit small.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo그럼 다른 사이즈를 보여드릴게요.geureom dareun saijeureul boyeodeurilgeyo.Then I will show you another size.
- 민지 Min-ji네, 더 큰 것으로 주세요.ne, deo keun geoseuro juseyo.Yes, please give me a larger one.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo여기 다른 사이즈가 있습니다.yeogi dareun saijeuga isseumnida.Here is another size.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 다른, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 다른, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
