What it means
-같은 comes from 같다 (to be like/same) and is used as a modifier meaning "like," "such as," or "similar to." Creates comparisons and descriptions.
Nuance & when to use
천사 같은 사람 = a person like an angel. 꿈 같은 시간 = time like a dream. ~같이 = together with / like (adverb form). 마치 ~같다 = it's as if / just like. Very poetic when used in K-pop lyrics: 천사 같은 너 (you, who are like an angel).
⚠ Common mistake
같아요 = "it's the same / it seems like." 같은 = "like" (modifier). 우리 같은 사람 = people like us. 우리가 같아요 = we are the same.
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FAQ
When is this used?
천사 같은 사람 = a person like an angel. 꿈 같은 시간 = time like a dream. ~같이 = together with / like (adverb form). 마치 ~같다 = it's as if / just like. Very poetic when used in K-pop lyrics: 천사 같은 너 (you, who are like an angel).
What's a common mistake?
같아요 = "it's the same / it seems like." 같은 = "like" (modifier). 우리 같은 사람 = people like us. 우리가 같아요 = we are the same.
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