Meaning and Usage
The verb '친하다' means to be close or intimate with someone, often used to describe friendly relationships. It implies familiarity and warmth between people.
Common Contexts
You will often hear '친하다' when talking about friendships, family members, or colleagues who share a good relationship. It is a casual and common word used in everyday conversation.
Collocations and Patterns
- 친하다 + 와/과 (친한 친구와) — to be close with someone
- 아주 친하다 — to be very close
- 금방 친해지다 — to quickly become close
Register and Politeness
'친하다' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but the verb endings will change accordingly (e.g., 친해요 for polite, 친하다 for dictionary form).
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '친하다' with '친구' (friend). Remember, '친하다' is a verb describing the state of being close, while '친구' is a noun meaning friend.