Korean word

이같이

Pronunciation

Romanizationigachi

Meaning

  • adverblike this

Example

이같이 하면 돼요.i ga chi ha myeon twae yo

You can do it like this.

Illustration for 이같이 (like this)

More examples

아이들에게는 이같이 설명하면 이해하기 쉬워요.a i deu re ge neun i ga chi seol myeong ha myeon i hae ha gi swi wo yo

It is easy for children to understand if you explain it like this.

Core concept

It directs attention to a manner already clear from the situation, such as doing or saying something in this way.

Common phrases

  • 이같이 해 보세요i ga chi hae po se yo

    try it like this

  • 이같이 정리해 주세요i ga chi cheong ni hae chu se yo

    organize it like this

Similar words

이렇게ireoke: In a manner or condition near the speaker or current focus.
그렇게keureoke: In a manner or degree linked to something previously mentioned.
저렇게cheoreoke: In a manner or condition perceived as far from the speaker.

Definition in Korean

이와 같은 방식으로 행동하거나 말할 때 쓰는 부사i wa ka teun pang si geu ro haeng dong ha geo na mal hal ttae sseu neun pu sa

Word origin

The word joins a demonstrative element meaning this to an adverbial element meaning in the same way.

Usage tips

  • Compared with more conversational alternatives, it can sound formal, so it is useful to recognize in polished explanations.

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