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사교적

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Meaning and Usage

The adjective '사교적' describes someone who is sociable or good at socializing. It is often used to characterize personalities that enjoy interacting with others and can easily make friends.

Common Contexts

You will frequently hear '사교적' in conversations about personality traits, social skills, or behavior in gatherings. It is a neutral to positive term and can be used in both formal and informal settings.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 사교적이다: to be sociable
  • 사교적인 성격: sociable personality
  • 사교적인 모임: social gathering

These collocations highlight the word's use in describing traits or situations involving social interaction.

Usage Tips

When using '사교적', remember it focuses on the ability or tendency to socialize easily. It is not used for formal networking or professional contacts but rather casual, friendly socializing. Avoid confusing it with '사교' alone, which can mean social intercourse or socializing as a noun.

Common Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse '사교적' with '사교' (social intercourse) or '사회적' (social, societal). '사교적' specifically refers to being sociable or friendly in personal interactions.

Example Sentences

그는 매우 사교적이어서 누구와도 쉽게 친구가 된다.

Geuneun maeu sagyojeogieoseo nuguwado swipge chinguga doenda.

He is very sociable and easily makes friends with anyone.

사교적인 모임에서는 대화를 잘 이어가는 것이 중요하다.

Sagyojeokin moimeseoneun daehwareul jal ieoganeun geosi jungyohada.

In social gatherings, it is important to keep the conversation going well.

사교적인 성격 덕분에 그는 회사에서 인기가 많다.

Sagyojeokin seonggyeok deokbune geuneun hoesaseo ingiga manhta.

Thanks to his sociable personality, he is popular at work.