English–Korean

“distinguish” in Korean

Korean

Also구분하다 (kubunhada)

Pronunciation

Romanizationkubyeolhada

Example

색깔이 비슷해서 구별하기가 어려워요.saek kka ri pi seu tae seo ku byeol ha gi ga eo ryeo wo yo

It is hard to distinguish them because the colors are similar.

Illustration for 구별하다 (distinguish)

How to say “distinguish” in Korean

“Distinguish” in Korean is 구별하다 (kubyeolhada).

Two things are viewed side by side, and their noticeable features show how they differ.

Full entry for 구별하다: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 구별하다

소리만으로는 사람을 구별하기가 어렵다.so ri ma neu ro neun sa ra meul ku byeol ha gi ga eo ryeop tta

It is difficult to distinguish people by sound alone.

Tips for using 구별하다

  • For TOPIK reading, nearby words about color, shape, or behavior often show which features support the judgment, so they reveal what is being compared.

Other Korean words for “distinguish”

남자와 여자를 구분하는 기준이 뭐예요?nam ja wa yeo ja reul ku bun ha neun ki ju ni mwo ye yo

What is the basis for distinguishing men from women?

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