랑 (rang)
'랑' is a Korean particle often used in casual conversation to connect people or things.
When and how native speakers actually use it.
'랑' is a particle attached after a noun meaning 'and' or 'with'.
When to use
Talking with friends, Casual conversation, Friendly situations
The nuance
'랑' attaches after a noun to connect two or more items or indicate 'with'. It can be used regardless of whether the noun ends with a consonant or vowel. It is mainly used in spoken, casual contexts. In formal writing or speech, use '와/과' instead. Example: 친구랑 (with a friend), 책이랑 (and a book).
친구랑 영화 봤어요.
chin-gu-rang yeong-hwa bwass-eo-yo., chin gu rang yeong hwa bwass eo yo.
'친구랑' is a natural colloquial form of '친구와' meaning 'with a friend'.
책이랑 펜을 샀어요.
chaek-i-rang pen-eul sass-eo-yo., chaek i rang pen eul sass eo yo.
'이랑' naturally attaches after a noun with a final consonant like '책'.
선생님랑 이야기했어요.
seon-saeng-nim-rang i-ya-gi-haess-eo-yo., seon saeng nim rang i ya gi haess eo yo.
'랑' can be attached to '선생님' in casual speech.
나랑 너랑 같이 가자.
na-rang neo-rang gat-i ga-ja., na rang neo rang gat i ga ja.
'나랑 너랑' is a friendly way to say 'me and you'.
회사랑 미팅 있어요.
hoe-sa-rang mi-ting iss-eo-yo., hoe sa rang mi ting iss eo yo.
'회사랑' is a natural colloquial form of '회사와'.
친구랑과 같이 갔어요.
chin-gu-rang-gwa gat-i gass-eo-yo., chin gu rang gwa gat i gass eo yo.
Using '랑' and '과' together is redundant and grammatically incorrect.
친구랑이 왔어요.
chin-gu-rang-i wass-eo-yo., chin gu rang i wass eo yo.
'랑' is a connective particle and cannot be attached after a subject noun alone.
What does '랑' mean?
In which situation is '친구랑' mainly used?
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