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대화하다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '대화하다' means 'to converse' or 'to have a conversation.' It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe the act of exchanging ideas, opinions, or simply talking with someone.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '대화하다' in situations involving social interactions, meetings, or any setting where communication is key. It can be used for casual chats with friends or more structured discussions at work.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 대화하다 + 와/과: to converse with someone (e.g., 친구와 대화하다)
  • 대화 중: during a conversation
  • 대화가 잘 통하다: to have good communication

Register and Politeness

'대화하다' is neutral and polite enough for everyday use. It can be combined with polite endings like '-요' or formal speech depending on the situation.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '대화하다' with '이야기하다' or '말하다.' While '말하다' means 'to speak' and '이야기하다' means 'to tell a story or talk,' '대화하다' specifically implies a two-way conversation or dialogue. Use '대화하다' when emphasizing mutual exchange.

Example Sentences

친구와 오랜만에 만나서 즐겁게 대화했어요.

Chinguwah oraenmane mannaseo jeulgeopge daehwa haesseoyo.

I met my friend after a long time and had an enjoyable conversation.

회의 중에 서로 의견을 나누며 대화하는 것이 중요해요.

Hoeui junge seoro uigyeoneul nanumyeo daehwahaneun geosi jungyohaeyo.

During the meeting, it is important to converse while sharing opinions.

외국인과 대화할 때는 천천히 말하는 것이 좋아요.

Oegugin gwa daehwahalt taeneun cheoncheonhi malhaneun geosi joayo.

When conversing with foreigners, it is good to speak slowly.