다른
dareun[ta̠ɾɯn]
The Korean word for "other" is 다른 (dareun).
다른 is used to refer to a person or thing that is different from the one already mentioned. In a specific context, it can also mean "different."
Which one should you use?
While 다른 can mean both "other" and "different" depending on the context, there are other ways to express specific nuances. For example, the phrase 다른 거 is an informal way to say "other".
How does it change in a sentence?
다른 is the adjectival form of the verb 다르다 (to be different) used to modify nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
dareun
Did you know?
- In certain contexts, asking for 'another' (다른) can sound like you are rejecting the current option entirely, whereas in English 'another' can simply mean 'one more'.
- In Korean, the concept of 'the other' in a social or philosophical sense is often expressed through 타자 ('taja'), a Sino-Korean word that feels much more formal than 다른.
- Korean distinguishes between 다른 ('different/another') and 딴 ('some other'). While they overlap, 딴 is often used to imply a sense of deviation or a 'wrong' alternative.
Examples in context
- 몇몇 다른 사람들이 부상을 입었다.Several other people were wounded.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use 다른 to describe people.Tatoeba #8422613 by Eunhee, translation #8040077 by CK
- 그걸 하는 데에는 다른 방법이 없어.There's no other way to do this.This sentence shows how 다른 can be used to describe a way of doing something.Tatoeba #8366875 by Eunhee, translation #3533907 by CK
- 미안하지만, 이거 말곤 다른 방법이 없어.I'm sorry, but there's no other way.This sentence demonstrates the use of 다른 when stating there is no alternative.Tatoeba #8361965 by Eunhee, translation #7239404 by Hybrid
- 다른 사람Other person
- 다른 방법Other method
- 다른 문제Other issue
- 그 외의 사항Other matters
- 그 외의 이유Other reasons
- 다른 거 알아?Do you know the other one?
- 다른 거 있어?Do you have anything else?
- 그 외의 것 좀 봐봐.Look at the other things.
- 그 외의 것 없어?Don't you have anything else?
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Example conversation
At a clothing store.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo이 옷은 너무 작아요.i oseun neomu jagayo.This clothing is too small.
- 서연 Seo-yeon다른 사이즈를 보여드릴까요?dareun saijeureul boyeodeurilkkayo?Shall I show you another size?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo네, 다른 걸로 보여주세요.ne, dareun geollo boyeojuseyo.Yes, please show me another one.
- 서연 Seo-yeon잠시만 기다려 주세요.jamsiman gidaryeo juseyo.Please wait a moment.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 다른, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
