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합치다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '합치다' means to combine or unite two or more things into one. It is commonly used in contexts such as merging companies, uniting opinions, or mixing colors. It often implies a deliberate action to bring separate elements together to form a single entity.

Common Collocations

  • '의견을 합치다' (to unite opinions): Used when people agree or come together on a decision.
  • '회사를 합치다' (to merge companies): Common in business contexts.
  • '색을 합치다' (to combine colors): Used in art or design.

Register and Politeness

'합치다' is a standard verb used in both formal and informal contexts. It is neutral in politeness but often appears in formal speech when discussing business or official matters.

Tips for Learners

Be careful not to confuse '합치다' with '합하다' which is less common and more literary. Also, '합치다' is different from '섞다' (to mix), as '합치다' emphasizes uniting into one, while '섞다' focuses on mixing without necessarily forming a single entity.

Example Sentences

두 회사를 합쳐서 더 큰 기업을 만들었다.

Du hoesareul hapchyeoseo deo keun gieobeul mandeureotda.

They combined two companies to create a bigger corporation.

우리는 의견을 합쳐서 하나의 계획을 세웠다.

Urineun uigyeoneul hapchyeoseo hanaui gyehoeg-eul sewotda.

We united our opinions to make one plan.

두 색을 합치면 새로운 색이 나온다.

Du saeg-eul hapchimyeon saeroun saeg-i naonda.

If you combine two colors, a new color appears.