Dictionary — Entry No. 0858
다른
dareun · adjective
다른
dareun
[dah-REUN]
adjectivebeginner
Meaning
Means ‘different’ or ‘other.’ Used to contrast or distinguish one thing from another. Also functions as a determiner in ‘dareun saram’ (another person).
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Appears frequently in K-drama dialogue exploring identity and individuality. IVE’s ‘I AM’ concept heavily emphasizes being different/unique.
Example Sentences
다른 옷을 입고 싶어.
dareun oseul ipgo sipeo.
I want to wear different clothes. (desire for change)
저는 다른 생각이 있어요.
jeoneun dareun saenggage isseoyo.
I have a different opinion. (formal disagreement)
다른 사람이 할 수 있어.
dareun sarami hal su isseo.
A different person could do it. (comparison)
⚠️ Don’t use dareun when…
다른 comes BEFORE the noun it modifies; natives use 다르다 for predicate position (‘I am different’ = ‘나는 다르다’), not ‘나는 다른이다’
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: True Beauty — explores Lim Ju-gyeo’s internal struggle with being different from her classmates
- K-Pop: IVE — ‘I AM’ music video celebrates embracing uniqueness different from K-beauty standards
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