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같다

gatda
adjective★Beginner— to be the same
general

To be identical or similar in appearance, nature, or quality.

우리 두 사람은 같은 생각입니다.

We two have the same thoughts.

이 사진과 저 사진은 완전히 같습니다.

This photo and that photo are exactly the same.

💡

Often used to compare two things or people to show they are alike.

general

To be equal or equivalent in value or amount.

이 제품은 저 제품과 가격이 같습니다.

This product is the same price as that one.

우리 두 팀은 점수가 같습니다.

Our two teams have the same score.

💡

Used in contexts where numerical or quantitative equality is being emphasized.

Collocations

같은same같은 생각same thought같은 사람same person

Synonyms

비슷하다동일한유사하다

Antonyms

다르다다른이질적인

Related Phrases

같은 편phrase
same side
같은 마음phrase
same heart/mind

💡Pro Tip

Comparative Usage

Use '같다' to compare two things directly, often with '과/와' (and) or '처럼' (like).

⚡Gold Rule

Equality vs. Similarity

'같다' emphasizes complete equality or identity, while '비슷하다' suggests similarity without being identical.

📖Word Origin

Derived from Middle Korean '가다' (to be) with the suffix '-ㅁ' indicating a state or condition.

📝Usage Notes

Often used with the particle '과/와' to compare two things directly. Can also be used with '처럼' to indicate similarity.

Word Breakdown

가
to be
root
+
ㅁ
state or condition
suffix
+
다
adjective ending
suffix
한영사전

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