What is the difference between 처럼 and 같이?

While both can be used to express similarity, 처럼 is often more formal or used in writing, whereas 같이 is more common in everyday speech. In many cases, they are interchangeable.

How do I express that something is different in Korean?

You can use expressions like 다르다 (to be different) , 와/과 다르게 (differently from) , or 와/과 반대로 (the opposite of) to show contrast.

How is 비슷하다 different from 같다 or 닮다?

비슷하다 means “to be similar,” but not exactly the same . 같다 means “to be the same.” 닮다 means “to resemble” and is often used for physical features or personal traits (e.g., "You resemble your mom").

How do I use 다르다 and 반대이다 to express differences?

다르다 means “to be different” and is commonly used to point out a distinction. Example : 한국 문화는 미국 문화와 달라요. 반대이다 means “to be the opposite” and is used when something is completely contrary. Example : 그는 내 생각과 반대예요.

What’s the sentence structure for using 비슷하다 and 닮다?

A와/과 B는 비슷해요 → “A and B are similar.” A는 B를 닮았어요 → “A resembles B.” Note: 닮다 is typically used with family or people.

Does LTL offers Korean classes?

Yes! You can study with us in Seoul , in our Hongdae location , or online if you prefer learn from home. Contact us here if you have any questions.

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Grammar Point	Pattern	Example
Similarity & differences in Korean	Noun + 처럼 / Noun + 같이	연애는 부담스러워요. 우리 친구처럼 지내요.
Korean imperative form	Verb + -세요 / 으세요	조용히 말하세요.
Future progressive tense in Korean	Verb Stem + 고 있을 것이다	내일 이 시간에 저는 책을 읽고 있을 거예요.
Irregular Korean verbs	ㄷ changes to ㄹ before a vowel	듣다 → 들어요
Compound verbs in Korean	Verb Stem + Verb Stem + 다	새로운 레스토랑을 찾아보고 싶어요.
Creating adverbs in Korean	Adjective + 게/하게	조용하게
Relative quantities in Korean	정말, 진짜, 너무 etc	진짜 니 친구가 그렇게 말했어?
Asking & giving directions	어느 + 쪽으로 / 방향으로 / 길로 + 가면될까요 ?	동명초등학교로 가려면 어느쪽으로 가면 될까요?
Conjunctive expressions in Korean	[Verb/Adjective] + -고	계약서를 검토하고 서명했습니다.
Expressing probability in Korean	S + V + -ㄹ/을 것 같다	비가 올 것 같아요.
Approximations in Korean		3시쯤만나요.
Basic Formal Korean Words	Noun + 님 / 분	선생님