와/과 ②

together, with

Explanation

Indicates that an action involves more than one party or that something is done together with someone or something else.

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Usage

  • 와 is used in front of a word ending in a vowel.

  • 과 is used in front of a word ending in a consonant.

Korean Grammar in Use

와/과 can also indicate the target with which the subject performs an action and corresponds to ''(together) with'' in English. When indicating such a relationship, 같이 and 함께 normally follow the particle. For nouns ending in a vowel, 와 is used, and for nouns ending in a consonant, 과 is used.

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Examples
너<span class='focus'>와</span> 난 평생을 함께할 친구야.
You and I are friends for the rest of our lives.
친구<span class='focus'>와</span> 같이 갔어요.
I went with my friend.
가족<span class='focus'>과</span> <span class='green'>함께</span> 여행을 가고 싶어요.
I want to go on a trip (together) with my family.

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