처럼Korean particle · TOPIK 2

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TOPIK 2 2급 Particles 조사

A postpositional particle used when something is similar or identical to something else in shape or level.

모양이나 정도가 서로 비슷하거나 같음을 나타내는 조사.

쓰임Usage

Attaches after nouns.

명사 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.

예문Examples

연습 때처럼 하면 우리가 꼭 우승할 거야. 힘내자!

If we do it like in practice, we'll definitely win. Let's go!

비행기의 발명으로 새처럼 하늘을 날고 싶었던 인간의 꿈은 이루어졌다.

With the invention of the airplane, humanity's dream of flying like birds came true.

십 년을 함께 산 부부이지만 난 아내를 보면 아직도 처음처럼 두근거린다.

Even though we've been married for ten years, my heart still races like the first time when I see my wife.

대화In conversation

방학이라서 너무 심심해.

I'm so bored because it's vacation.

아. 나도 너처럼 좀 한가했으면 좋겠다.

Oh, I wish I were as free as you.

관련 문법Related grammar

Other particles you will meet alongside this one.

께 kke (honorific) '에게'; a postpositional particle referring to the ownership or location of an object. TOPIK 2 마다 mada A postpositional particle that means "everything without exception." TOPIK 2 밖에 bakke A postpositional particle that means "except for that" or "other than that." TOPIK 2 에게로 egero A postpositional particle used to indicate that the entity it is attached to is affected by a certain act. TOPIK 2 에게서 egeseo A postpositional particle referring to the entity from which a certain act originates. TOPIK 2 에다가 edaga 에다 A postpositional particle referring to a certain location. TOPIK 2

자주 묻는 질문Common questions

What does 처럼 mean in Korean?

처럼 is a particle introduced at 2급 (TOPIK 2). A postpositional particle used when something is similar or identical to something else in shape or level.

When do you use 처럼?

Attaches after nouns.

What TOPIK level is 처럼?

2급 — TOPIK 2, elementary. It is one of 45 grammar points at that level.

Definition, usage note, examples and dialogue from the 국립국어원 한국어기초사전, used under CC BY-SA 2.0 KR.