닮다
tangdaverb★Beginner
general
To have a similar appearance or characteristics to someone or something else.
이 사진은 현실과 닮았다.
This photo looks like reality.
그 영화는 실제 사건을 닮았다.
That movie is based on a true story.
💡
Often used to describe physical resemblance or similarity in traits.
Collocations
닮다 + 사람to resemble a person닮다 + 동물to resemble an animal닮다 + 물건to resemble an object
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Related Phrases
닮은꼴phrase
resemblance or likeness
닮은꼴 찾기phrase
to find a resemblance
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'닮다' is often used with '과/와' to indicate what is being resembled, e.g., '아버지와 닮았다' (resembles the father).
⚡Gold Rule
Resemblance vs. Similarity
'닮다' emphasizes physical or trait resemblance, while '비슷하다' is more general for similarity.
📖Word Origin
Derived from Middle Korean '다다' (to resemble), with the causative suffix '-아-' added to form '닮다'.
📝Usage Notes
Can be used to describe both physical and non-physical similarities. Often used with '과/와' (with) to indicate what is being resembled.
Word Breakdown
닮
to resemble
root-다
verb ending
suffix한영사전