#10 통하다
[Weekly Korean] '통하다 (Tong-ha-da)'
Hello Korean learners! Welcome back to this week’s Weekly Korean lesson by Seodang Korean Institute!
Have you ever met someone and felt an instant connection? Or realized that you both think alike without even saying a word?
In Korean, there is a perfect expression for this feeling: 통하다 [Tong-ha-da].
Let’s dive into what this word means, how to use it in daily conversations, and expand your vocabulary with related terms for all learning levels!
1. Key Expression: 통하다 [Tong-ha-da]
Meaning: Understanding each other well, clicking, connecting, or sharing mutual feelings/ideas.
When to use: Use this when you "click" with someone, share mutual understanding, or feel a strong connection—whether it's having similar tastes or communicating effortlessly without any misunderstandings!
2. Practice Dialogue
Here is a quick conversation to see how native speakers use 통하다 in daily life:
A: 우리 오늘 옷 색깔도 비슷하고 생각하는 것도 똑같네요!
(Our clothes match today, and we even think the exact same way!)
B: 그러게요! 역시 우리는 마음이 잘 통하는 것 같아요.
(Right? As expected, I feel like we really click with each other!)
3. Level Up Your Connection Vocabulary!
To help you talk about communication and connection more fluently, here are related words categorized by learning levels:
Level | Korean Phrase | Meaning |
🟢 Beginner | 말 [Mal] | Words / Speech |
생각 [Saeng-gak] | Thought / Idea | |
비슷하다 [Bi-seut-ha-da] | To be similar | |
🟠 Intermediate | 공감하다 [Gong-gam-ha-da] | To sympathize / empathize |
의사소통 [Ui-sa-so-tong] | Communication | |
마음이 맞다 [Ma-eum-i mat-da] | To be like-minded / to get along well | |
🔵 Advanced | 이심전심 [I-sim-jeon-sim] | Mind-to-mind communication / Telepathy |
유대감을 형성하다 [Yu-dae-gam-eul hyeong-seong-ha-da] | To build a bond / sense of connection | |
소통의 물꼬를 트다 [So-tong-ui mul-kko-reul teu-da] | To open up communication channels |
💡 Teacher’s Note
"Even if your grammar isn't perfect yet, as long as you connect with someone (마음이 통하면), you can have wonderful conversations! Try using '통하다' with your friends this week and experience the joy of connecting in Korean!"
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