English–Korean

“just like” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationmachi

Example

이건 마치 꿈 같다.i geon ma chi kkum kat tta

This is just like a dream.

Illustration for 마치 (just like)

How to say “just like” in Korean

“Just like” in Korean is 마치 (machi).

Frames a scene through a strong comparison, making one thing seem to take on the character of another.

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

Example sentences with 마치

그는 마치 아무 일도 없던 것처럼 웃었다.keu neun ma chi a mu il do eop tteon keot cheo reom u seot tta

He smiled as if nothing had happened.

Tips for using 마치

  • English speakers can use this word as a clue that the following description may be figurative, especially when a scene sounds surprising or dreamlike.

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