같은
gateun
The English word "same" is translated into Korean as 같은 (gateun).
The term is used to describe things that are not different with regards to themselves or are identical.
Meaning: not different as regards self, identical (adj)
Which one should you use?
While 같은 means "same", you can use 똑같은 to be more emphatic, meaning "exactly the same" or "identical".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form 같은 is a conjugated version of the dictionary base form 같다, which means "to be the same". In a sentence, 같은 acts as an attributive adjective to modify a noun directly, such as in the phrase 같은 사람 (the same person).
How do you pronounce it?
gateun
Did you know?
- When agreeing with a statement, Koreans may use the phrase 저도 같아요, which literally translates to 'I am the same too'. This is the common way to say 'I agree'.
- While 같은 means 'same', it is often used in Korean to mean 'like' or 'similar to', such as in the phrase 천사 같은 아이 meaning 'an angel-like child'.
- The word 같은 is of native Korean origin.
Examples in context
- 우리는 같은 배를 탔다.We're in the same boat.This sentence uses 같은 to illustrate the idiom "in the same boat".Tatoeba #6305260 by Queserasera, translation #248444 by CM
- 나도 너랑 같은 처지야.I'm in the same boat as you.This sentence uses 같은 to express being in the same situation as someone else.Tatoeba #6305269 by Queserasera, translation #2658514 by Hybrid
- 우리 둘다 같은 반이네.We are both in the same class.This sentence uses 같은 to show two people being in the same class.Tatoeba #8358094 by Eunhee, translation #247818 by CK
- 우리는 같은 학교에 다니고 있어요.We go to the same school.
- 저희 팀의 목표는 동일한 결과를 얻는 것입니다.Our team's goal is to achieve the same results.
- 우리 머리스타일 똑같아!Our hairstyles are the same!
- 나는 우리 형과 취미가 같아.I have the same hobby as my older brother.
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Example conversation
Two friends are looking at clothes in a shop.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo이 옷이랑 같은 디자인 있어요?i osirang gateun dijain isseoyo?Do you have the same design as this clothing?
- 지은 Ji-eun네, 여기 있어요.ne, yeogi isseoyo.Yes, it is here.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo지은 씨, 이거 어때요?jieun ssi, igeo eottaeyo?Jieun, how is this?
- 지은 Ji-eun정말 예쁘네요!jeongmal yeppeuneyo!It is really pretty!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 같은, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
