방탄소년단처럼
bangtansonyeodancheoreom
The phrase "like bts" in Korean is 방탄소년단처럼 (bangtansonyeodancheoreom).
This phrase is used to describe someone or something that is similar to the South Korean boy band BTS.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the proper noun 방탄소년단 (BTS) and the particle 처럼 (like/as).
Which one should you use?
방탄소년단같이 is a synonymous alternative to 방탄소년단처럼, using the particle 같이 instead of 처럼.
How does it change in a sentence?
The particle 처럼 is attached directly to the end of the noun without a space.
How do you pronounce it?
bangtansonyeodancheoreom
Did you know?
- The name 방탄소년단 literally translates to 'Bulletproof Boy Scouts'. The 'bulletproof' part symbolizes their desire to block out stereotypes, criticisms and expectations that shoot at adolescents.
- If you want to say someone is acting 'like a true member' of the group, you should replace 처럼 with 답게. While 처럼 focuses on outward resemblance, 답게 implies they are fulfilling the very essence or standard of being a member of BTS.
- While 처럼 is used for similarity, Koreans use the phrase ~의 길을 걷다, meaning 'to walk the path of', to describe someone following in the footsteps of BTS.
Examples in context
- 저는 BTS처럼 말하려고 노력하고 있어요.I'm trying to speak like BTS.
- 우리 오늘도 BTS같이 얘기하면서 즐거운 시간 보내자!Let's have fun together, talking like BTS today!
- 방탄소년단처럼 멋지네요.bangtansonyeancheoreom meotjineyo.You are cool, like BTS.
- 우리도 방탄소년단처럼 성공하고 싶어요.uridodo bangtansonyeancheoreom seonggonghago sipeoyo.We want to be successful, like BTS.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a new idol group at a cafe.
- 서연 Seo-yeon이 그룹 정말 방탄소년단처럼 유명해졌어요.i geurup jeongmal bangtansonyeancheoreom yumyeonghaejyeosseoyo.This group became famous, just like BTS.
- 도현 Do-hyeon맞아요, 실력이 정말 대단해요.majayo, sillyeogi jeongmal daedanhaeyo.That's true, their skills are amazing.
- 서연 Seo-yeon도현 씨도 그 노래 좋아해요?dohyun ssi do geunorae joahaeyo?Do you like that song too, Dohyun?
- 도현 Do-hyeon네, 정말 좋아해요.ne, jeongmal joahaeyo.Yes, I really like it.
