Level 6

이같이

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Usage and Nuance

The adverb '이같이' means 'like this' or 'in this way' and is used to refer to a manner or state just described or demonstrated. It is somewhat formal and often found in written or formal spoken Korean.

Common Contexts

'이같이' is frequently used in formal statements, instructions, or when emphasizing the manner of an action or situation. It can replace simpler forms like '이렇게' but carries a more formal or literary tone.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 이같이 중요한 (such an important): emphasizes the significance of something.
  • 이같이 행동하다 (act like this): describes a specific manner of behavior.
  • 이같이 어려운 상황 (such a difficult situation): highlights the difficulty of a circumstance.

Register and Formality

This word is more formal than '이렇게' and is suitable for academic, official, or written contexts. Using it in casual conversation might sound stiff or overly formal.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '이같이' with '이렇게'. While both mean 'like this', '이같이' is more formal and less common in everyday speech. Use '이같이' when you want to sound formal or written, and '이렇게' for casual spoken Korean.

Example Sentences

이같이 중요한 문제는 신중하게 다뤄야 한다.

Igati jungyohan munjeneun sinjunghage daryeoya handa.

Such an important issue must be handled carefully.

이같이 어려운 상황에서도 포기하지 말아야 한다.

Igati eoryeoun sanghwangeseodo pogihaji maraya handa.

Even in such difficult situations, you must not give up.

이같이 행동하면 문제가 생길 수 있다.

Igati haengdonghamyeon munjega saenggil su itda.

If you act like this, problems may arise.