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충돌하다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '충돌하다' primarily means 'to collide' or 'to clash.' It is used both for physical collisions, such as vehicles or objects hitting each other, and for abstract conflicts, like opposing opinions or interests.

Common Contexts

  • Physical collisions: Often used in news reports or everyday conversation about accidents.
  • Conflicts or disagreements: Used to describe clashes in ideas, opinions, or interests.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '충돌하다' with vehicles or objects: 두 자동차가 충돌하다 (two cars collide).
  • '의견이 충돌하다' (opinions clash): common in discussions or meetings.
  • '서로 충돌하다' (clash with each other): emphasizes mutual conflict.

Register and Politeness

'충돌하다' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is common in news, academic, and everyday speech.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '충돌하다' with '부딪히다,' which also means 'to bump into.' '충돌하다' implies a stronger or more significant collision or conflict, while '부딪히다' can be lighter or accidental contact.

Use '충돌하다' when emphasizing the impact or serious conflict.

Example Sentences

두 자동차가 교차로에서 충돌했다.

Du jadongchaga gyohwaroseo chungdolhaetda.

Two cars collided at the intersection.

의견이 서로 충돌해서 회의가 길어졌다.

Uigyeoni seoro chungdolhaeseo hoeuiga gireojyeotda.

Opinions clashed with each other, so the meeting was prolonged.

서로 다른 생각이 충돌할 때는 대화를 통해 해결해야 한다.

Seoro dareun saenggagi chungdolhal ttaeneun daehwareul tonghae haegyeolhaeya handa.

When different ideas clash, they should be resolved through conversation.