When to use to distinguish in Korean

When to use it

To distinguish means to see or know the difference between two or more things. You use it when things look, sound, or seem similar, but you can still tell them apart. In Korean, 구별하다 is often used for people, colors, voices, places, or objects.

Example sentences

1. 집에서 동생 양말과 제 양말을 구별해요.

   At home, I distinguish my younger sibling’s socks from mine.

2. 학교에서 비슷한 글자를 구별해요.

   At school, I distinguish similar letters.

3. 밤에는 길 표지판을 구별하기 어려워요.

   At night, it is hard to distinguish road signs.

4. 저는 전화로 친구 목소리를 구별해요.

   I distinguish my friend’s voice on the phone.

5. 시장에서는 좋은 사과와 나쁜 사과를 구별해요.

   At the market, I distinguish good apples from bad apples.

6. 여행 중에 출구와 입구를 잘 구별해야 해요.

   During travel, you need to distinguish the exit from the entrance well.