Meaning and Usage
The verb '일치하다' means 'to agree' or 'to be in accord with.' It is often used when two or more things correspond exactly or match each other, such as opinions, data, or facts.
Common Contexts
You will frequently see '일치하다' in formal or academic contexts, such as reports, research, or discussions where accuracy and agreement are important. It can describe both abstract concepts like opinions and concrete things like data.
Collocations and Patterns
- 의견이 일치하다: opinions agree
- 내용이 일치하다: contents match
- 결과가 일치하다: results correspond
- 서로 일치하다: mutually agree or correspond
These collocations emphasize exact agreement or correspondence.
Register and Politeness
'일치하다' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it is more common in written or formal speech.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '일치하다' with '같다' (to be the same) or '맞다' (to be correct). '일치하다' stresses exact agreement or correspondence between two or more elements, not just similarity or correctness.