비슷하다
biseuthada[pisʰɯtʰa̠da̠]
The English word 'similar' can be translated into Korean as 비슷하다 (biseuthada). Wiktionary also lists 같다 (gatda).
Meaning: having traits or characteristics in common, alike, comparable (adj)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 비슷하다 | biseuthada | [pisʰɯtʰa̠da̠] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 같다 | gatda | [ka̠t̚t͈a̠] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
The term is used to describe things that have traits or characteristics in common, meaning they are alike or comparable.
Which one should you use?
비슷하다 is used when two things are alike or comparable but not identical.
How does it change in a sentence?
To use the word as an adjective to modify a noun, change it to the form 비슷한. If you want to say 'something similar', use the form 비슷한 것.
How do you pronounce it?
biseuthada
Did you know?
Examples in context
- 나는 어머니와 인생관이 비슷하다.My mother and I have similar attitudes towards life.This sentence shows how to use 비슷하다 regarding attitudes towards life.
- 올빼미와 부엉이는 비슷하다.Owls with no tufts and owls with tufts are similar.This sentence illustrates the use of 비슷하다 when comparing different types of owls.
- 이 연구는 유사한 결과를 보여줍니다.This study shows similar results.
- 그들의 의견은 비슷한 점이 있습니다.Their opinions have similarities.
- 우리의 취향이 비슷해.Our preferences are similar.
- 이 옷들은 다 비슷하다.All these clothes are similar.
- 두 사람은 매우 비슷해.Those two people are very similar.
- 이 문장들이 서로 유사한 구조를 가지고 있습니다.These sentences have a similar structure to each other.
- 우리는 비슷한 취미를 가지고 있어요.We have similar hobbies.
- 그 영화는 이전 작품과 매우 유사합니다.That movie is very similar to the previous work.
- 두 디자인이 서로 비슷하다.du dijaineuga seoro biseotada.The two designs are similar to each other.
Example conversation
Dohyun and Subin are looking at two smartphones.
- 도현 Do-hyeon수빈 씨, 이 핸드폰 두 개가 정말 비슷하다.Subin ssi, i haendeupon du gaega jeongmal bisut-hada.Subin, these two phones are really similar.
- 수빈 Su-bin맞아요. 디자인이 거의 똑같아요.majayo. dijaini geoui ttoggat-ayo.You're right. The designs are almost the same.
- 도현 Do-hyeon가격도 비슷하다.gyageogdo bisut-hada.The prices are similar, too.
- 수빈 Su-bin그럼 더 가벼운 것을 고르세요.geureom deo gabyeoun geos-eul goreuseyo.Then please choose the lighter one.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “similar” translations and entries 비슷하다, 같다, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 같다, 비슷하다, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
