Meaning and Usage
The Korean noun '동행' means 'accompanying someone' or 'going together.' It is often used when referring to going somewhere with another person, emphasizing the act of companionship or escort.
Common Contexts
'동행' is frequently used in formal and informal contexts alike, such as business meetings, travel, or social outings. It highlights the presence of a companion rather than just the act of going.
Collocations and Patterns
- 동행하다: to accompany someone
- 동행인: a companion or escort
- 동행 요청: a request for accompaniment
These collocations are useful in both spoken and written Korean.
Register and Politeness
'동행' is neutral in formality and can be used in polite or casual speech depending on the sentence structure.
Common Learner Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse '동행' with simply '함께' (together). '동행' specifically implies accompanying someone physically, often to a destination, whereas '함께' is more general about doing something together.