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똑같이

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Meaning and Usage

The adverb '똑같이' means 'exactly the same' or 'similarly' and is used to emphasize that two or more things are identical or treated equally. It often appears in everyday conversation to highlight sameness in appearance, treatment, or opportunity.

Common Collocations

  • 똑같이 생기다: to look exactly the same
  • 똑같이 대하다: to treat someone equally or in the same way
  • 똑같이 하다: to do something in exactly the same manner

Nuance and Register

'똑같이' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It stresses exact similarity rather than just general likeness.

Learner Tips

Be careful not to confuse '똑같이' with '비슷하게' which means 'similarly' but implies resemblance rather than exact sameness. Use '똑같이' when you want to stress that things are identical or equal in a precise way.

Example Sentences

우리는 똑같이 생겼지만 성격은 달라요.

Urineun ttokgati saenggyeotjiman seonggyeogeun dallayo.

We look exactly the same, but our personalities are different.

모두 똑같이 기회를 가져야 합니다.

Modu ttokgati gihoereul gajyeoya hamnida.

Everyone should have the same opportunity.

그는 나에게 똑같이 친절하게 대했어요.

Geuneun naege ttokgati chinjeolhage daehaesseoyo.

He treated me just as kindly.