Dictionary — Entry No. 0859
같은
gateun · adjective
같은
gateun
[gah-TEUN]
adjectivebeginner
Meaning
Means ‘same’ or ‘identical.’ Used to indicate equality or similarity between objects, ideas, or people. Opposite of 다른 (dareun).
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Appears in K-drama romantic contexts when characters realize they share the same feelings. Used in BTS lyrics about unity and shared identity.
Example Sentences
우리는 같은 꿈을 가졌어.
ulineun gateun kkumeul gajyeosseo.
We have the same dream. (shared aspiration)
같은 학교에 가요.
gateun hakgyoe gayo.
I go to the same school. (location equality)
같은 생각이에요.
gateun saenggage-ieyo.
I think the same way. (agreement/connection)
⚠️ Don’t use gateun when…
같은 functions like 다른—must precede nouns; predicate form is 같다; don’t use 같은이다 in modern Korean
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Crash Landing on You — ‘We’re from the same world’ emotional realization scene
- K-Pop: BTS — ‘We Are Bulletproof’ themes emphasizing fans and members as one same force
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