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달리

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Usage of '달리'

The adverb '달리' means 'differently' or 'in another way.' It is often used to express an alternative perspective or method. For example, when you want to say you thought about something differently, you can use '달리 생각하다.'

Common Collocations

  • 달리 생각하다: to think differently
  • 달리 말하면: in other words (used to rephrase or clarify)
  • 달리 방법이 없다: there is no other way

Nuances and Tips

'달리' is typically used in formal or neutral contexts. It can introduce a contrast or an alternative explanation. Be careful not to confuse '달리' with '달리다' (to run). Also, '달리' is not used as a verb but as an adverb.

Common Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse '달리' with '다르게,' which also means 'differently.' While both are similar, '달리' is often used in set expressions like '달리 말하면,' whereas '다르게' is more general and can be used more broadly.

Example Sentences

나는 그 문제를 달리 생각해 봤어.

Naneun geu munjele dalri saenggakhae bwasseo.

I thought about that problem differently.

달리 말하면, 그는 그 일을 하지 않았다는 뜻이다.

Dalri malhamyeon, geuneun geu ireul haji anhatdaneun tteusida.

In other words, it means he did not do that work.

달리 선택의 여지가 없었다.

Dalri seontaegui yeojiga eopseotda.

There was no other choice.