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상대

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '상대' primarily refers to the counterpart or the other party involved in an interaction, such as a conversation, competition, or relationship. It is commonly used to indicate the person or group you are dealing with, opposing, or communicating with.

Common Contexts

'상대' is frequently used in sports to mean the opposing team or player, in business or meetings to refer to the other party, and in social contexts to indicate the person you are interacting with.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 상대 팀 (opposing team): used in sports contexts.
  • 상대방 의견 (the other party's opinion): used in discussions or negotiations.
  • 상대하다 (to deal with or face someone): a verb form related to '상대'.

Register and Politeness

'상대' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. When combined with '방' as '상대방', it often emphasizes the other person in a more interpersonal or relational sense.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '상대' with '상대방'. While '상대' can mean counterpart or opponent, '상대방' specifically refers to the other party or person in a relationship or interaction. Use '상대방' when emphasizing the person rather than the role or position.

Example Sentences

축구 경기에서 상대 팀이 매우 강했다.

Chukgu gyeonggieseo sangdae timi maeu ganghaetda.

The opposing team was very strong in the soccer match.

회의에서 상대방의 의견을 존중해야 한다.

Hoeuieseo sangdaebangui uigyeoneul jonjunghaeya handa.

You should respect the other party's opinion in a meeting.

상대방과 좋은 관계를 유지하는 것이 중요하다.

Sangdaebanggwa joeun gwangyerul yujihaneun geosi jungyohada.

Maintaining a good relationship with the counterpart is important.