Meaning and Usage
"함께" means "together" or "with" and is used to express doing something jointly or in company with others. It is a common adverb in everyday Korean.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "함께" when talking about activities done with others, such as going somewhere, studying, or planning events. It emphasizes cooperation or shared experience.
Collocations and Patterns
- 함께 가다: to go together
- 함께 하다: to do something together
- 함께 공부하다: to study together
These phrases highlight joint action and are very common in spoken and written Korean.
Register and Politeness
"함께" is neutral and polite, suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
Learner Tips
Be careful not to confuse "함께" with "같이" which also means "together" but can be slightly more casual. "함께" often sounds a bit more formal or literary. Use "함께" when you want to sound polite or emphasize unity.