함께
hamkke[ha̠mk͈e̞]
The English phrase 'together' can be translated into Korean as 함께 (hamkke) or 같이.
Meaning: at the same time, in the same place (adv)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 함께 | hamkke | [ha̠mk͈e̞] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 같이 | gachi | [ka̠t͡ɕʰi] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
Both forms express the concept of performing an action at the same time or in the same place. While they share the core meaning of 'together', 같이 can also be used in certain contexts to mean 'in the same way' or 'similarly'.
Which one should you use?
같이 is the more colloquial option and is commonly used in everyday spoken conversation.
How do you pronounce it?
hamkke
Did you know?
- Although 같이 is written with the letter 't', you will hear it pronounced as 'ga-chi'. This shift occurs because of a linguistic rule called palatalization.
- In the 15th century, the word 함께 appeared in Middle Korean texts as ᄒᆞᆫᄢᅴ〮, a form that has evolved significantly over hundreds of years.
- If you are describing a massive, unified movement or a sense of 'all as one', the word 함께 is the standard choice to convey that weight.
Examples in context
- 우리가 같이 갔으면 좋겠다.I wish we were going together.This sentence shows how to express a wish regarding doing something together using 같이.Tatoeba #3680995 by JangSungHyuk, translation #3680996 by CK
- 같이 일할 수 있어서 행복해.I'm happy we're working together.This sentence expresses happiness about working together using 같이.Tatoeba #8362182 by Eunhee, translation #2540935 by CK
- 메리랑 케이트는 종종 같이 쇼핑해.Mary and Kate often shop together.This sentence describes two people who often shop together using 같이.Tatoeba #8367814 by Eunhee, translation #7264701 by Hybrid
- 함께 시간을 보낼까요?Would you like to spend time together?
- 나랑 같이 영화 볼래?Do you want to watch a movie together with me?
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their plans for the weekend.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo이번 주말에 영화를 함께 볼까요?Ibeon jumare yeonghwaleul hamkke bolkayo?Shall we watch a movie together this weekend?
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 좋아요. 같이 봐요.Ne, joayo. Gati bwayo.Yes, that sounds good. Let's watch it together.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo수빈 씨는 어떤 영화를 좋아해요?Subin ssineun eotteon yeonghwaleul joahaeyo?What kind of movies do you like, Subin?
- 수빈 Su-bin저는 코미디 영화를 좋아해요.Jeoneun komidi yeonghwaleul joahaeyo.I like comedy movies.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “together” translations and entries 함께, 같이, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 같이, 함께, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
