다르다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '다르다' means 'to be different' or 'to differ.' It is used to describe distinctions between people, things, opinions, or situations. It is a descriptive verb and often appears in everyday conversation.

Common Collocations

  • '의견이 다르다' (opinions differ): Used when people have different views.
  • '맛이 다르다' (taste is different): Used to compare flavors.
  • '사람마다 다르다' (varies by person): Indicates individual differences.

Usage Notes

'다르다' is often used with the subject marked by '이/가' and followed by descriptive endings like '-아요/-어요' in polite speech. It is not used to compare quantities but qualities or characteristics.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '다르다' with '틀리다' (to be wrong). Remember, '다르다' means 'different,' not 'incorrect.' For example, "의견이 다르다" means "opinions differ," not "opinions are wrong."

Example Sentences

이 두 사람의 의견은 많이 달라요.

I du saramui uigyeoneun mani dallayo.

The opinions of these two people are very different.

사과와 배는 맛이 달라요.

Sagwa wa baeneun masi dallayo.

Apples and pears have different tastes.

사람마다 생각이 달라서 토론이 재미있어요.

Saram mada saenggagi dallaseo toroni jaemiisseoyo.

Because everyone thinks differently, the discussion is interesting.