Meaning and Usage
The word '저마다' means 'each one' or 'everyone,' emphasizing individuality within a group. It is often used to highlight that every person or thing has their own unique characteristics, opinions, or ways of doing something.
Common Contexts
'저마다' is frequently used in everyday conversation and writing to express diversity or variety among people or objects. It can be followed by possessive particles like '의' to specify 'each one's' something, such as '저마다의 생각' (each one's thoughts).
Collocations and Patterns
- 저마다 다르다: to be different for each one
- 저마다의 방식: each one's method or way
- 저마다의 개성: each one's individuality
These collocations emphasize uniqueness and personal differences.
Register and Politeness
'저마다' is neutral in formality and can be used in both spoken and written Korean without sounding too formal or casual.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '저마다' with '각자,' which also means 'each' or 'respectively.' The difference is subtle: '저마다' stresses individuality and uniqueness, while '각자' focuses more on division or distribution among individuals. Use '저마다' when you want to highlight personal differences or characteristics.