함께 (ham-kke, hamkke) · 같이 (gat-i, gati) · 더불어 (deo-bul-eo, deobuleo)
함께, 같이, and 더불어 all mean 'together,' but 함께 is formal and broad, 같이 is casual and friendly, and 더불어 is formal emphasizing community or collective participation.
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A formal expression indicating being or acting together in the same time or place in a broad sense
When to use
formal events, documents or presentations, broad togetherness
The nuance
Used in formal documents, presentations, or broad contexts; appropriate when formality is required rather than casual friendliness.
An informal expression used in casual situations to indicate doing or being together in a friendly manner
When to use
friend conversations, family gatherings, everyday actions
The nuance
Primarily used among friends, family, and everyday conversation; natural in spoken language.
A formal term emphasizing community or social participation, extending the meaning of ‘together’ officially
When to use
formal speeches, literary expressions, social solidarity
The nuance
Used in formal speeches, literary expressions, or community events; suitable to express social solidarity.
우리는 함께 문제를 해결해야 합니다.
u-ri-neun ham-kke mun-je-reul hae-gyeol-hae-ya hap-ni-da., u ri neun ham kke mun je reul hae gyeol hae ya hap ni da.
‘함께’ is used in a formal context giving a broad and respectful tone.
우리는 같이 문제를 해결해야 합니다.
u-ri-neun gat-i mun-je-reul hae-gyeol-hae-ya hap-ni-da., u ri neun gat i mun je reul hae gyeol hae ya hap ni da.
‘같이’ is too casual and friendly for formal sentences.
친구들과 같이 영화를 봤어요.
chin-gu-deul-gwa gat-i yeong-hwa-reul bwass-eo-yo., chin gu deul gwa gat i yeong hwa reul bwass eo yo.
‘같이’ fits well in casual, everyday situations with friends.
친구들과 함께 영화를 봤어요.
chin-gu-deul-gwa ham-kke yeong-hwa-reul bwass-eo-yo., chin gu deul gwa ham kke yeong hwa reul bwass eo yo.
‘함께’ is possible in everyday talk but sounds slightly more formal than ‘같이’.
더불어 사는 사회를 만들어야 합니다.
deo-bul-eo sa-neun sa-hoe-reul man-deul-eo-ya hap-ni-da., deo bul eo sa neun sa hoe reul man deul eo ya hap ni da.
Appropriate formal expression emphasizing social solidarity and community.
더불어 친구들과 영화를 봤어요.
deo-bul-eo chin-gu-deul-gwa yeong-hwa-reul bwass-eo-yo., deo bul eo chin gu deul gwa yeong hwa reul bwass eo yo.
‘더불어’ sounds awkward and inappropriate for casual friend gatherings.
모든 직원이 함께 회의에 참석했습니다.
mo-deun jik-won-i ham-kke hoe-ui-e cham-seok-haess-seup-ni-da., mo deun jik won i ham kke hoe ui e cham seok haess seup ni da.
‘함께’ is natural in formal, inclusive situations.
모든 직원이 같이 회의에 참석했습니다.
mo-deun jik-won-i gat-i hoe-ui-e cham-seok-haess-seup-ni-da., mo deun jik won i gat i hoe ui e cham seok haess seup ni da.
‘같이’ is too casual for formal business settings.
Which ‘together’ word is most natural in casual talk with friends?
Which word fits formal speeches emphasizing social solidarity?
In formal documents, which word replaces ‘같이’ in ‘everyone participated together’?
