Korean word

상담하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationsangdamhada

Meaning

  • verbseek advice

Example

문제가 있으면 상담하세요.mun je ga i sseu myeon sang dam ha se yo

If you have a problem, please seek advice.

Illustration for 상담하다 (seek advice)

More examples

개인 정보 관련 문의는 온라인으로 상담해 보세요.kae in cheong bo kwal lyeon mu nui neun ol la i neu ro sang dam hae po se yo

For questions about personal information, try seeking advice online.

Core concept

A person opens up about a problem and looks to another person for useful guidance or a solution.

Common phrases

  • 온라인으로 상담하다ol la i neu ro sang dam ha da

    seek advice online

  • 무료로 상담하다mu ryo ro sang dam ha da

    seek advice for free

Similar words

상의하다sanguihada: Talk with someone and consider their advice when deciding what to do.
의논하다uinonhada: Exchange ideas with others to settle on a course of action.
문의하다munuihada: Ask a company or office for details about a service, product, or procedure.

Definition in Korean

문제나 고민을 다른 사람에게 말하여 해결책이나 조언을 얻으려는 행위mun je na ko mi neul ta reun sa ra me ge mal ha yeo hae gyeol chae gi na cho eo neul eo deu ryeo neun haeng wi

Word origin

상담 (sangdam, "consultation") is a Sino-Korean word formed from Chinese characters associated with considering together and speaking, and 하다 (hada, "to do") makes it verbal.

Usage tips

  • The word works for both ordinary requests for help and more formal consultations, so it is not limited to professional counseling.

Other meanings

  • consultverb
  • adviseverb

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