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유사하다

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Meaning and Usage

The adjective '유사하다' means 'to be similar' or 'to resemble' and is used to describe things, ideas, or situations that share common characteristics or features. It is a formal word often used in academic, technical, or professional contexts.

Common Collocations

  • 유사한 점 (similar points): Used when comparing specific aspects.
  • 유사한 경우 (similar cases): Refers to comparable situations.
  • 기능이 유사하다 (functions are similar): Common in product or technical descriptions.

Usage Notes

'유사하다' is more formal than 그냥 '비슷하다' and often appears in written or formal spoken Korean. It emphasizes resemblance in a precise or analytical way rather than casual similarity.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '유사하다' with '비슷하다'. While both mean 'similar', '비슷하다' is more casual and used in everyday conversation, whereas '유사하다' is more formal and used in academic or technical contexts. Use '유사하다' when you want to sound more precise or professional.

Example Sentences

이 두 제품은 기능이 매우 유사하다.

I du jaepumeun gineungi maeu yusahada.

These two products have very similar functions.

그의 의견은 내 생각과 유사하다.

Geuui uigyeoneun nae saenggakgwa yusahada.

His opinion is similar to my thoughts.

이 문제는 이전에 본 문제와 유사한 점이 많다.

I munjeneun ijeone bon munjewa yusahan jeomi manta.

This problem has many points similar to the one we saw before.