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Expressing equality (e.g., as… as) Exercises in Korean language

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Expressing equality in the Korean language involves using specific grammatical structures to convey that two entities are alike in some way. One common way to express this is through the use of the pattern "as... as," which can be translated using terms like "만큼" (mankeum) or "처럼" (cheoreom). These expressions allow speakers to compare qualities, quantities, or actions, making it easier to describe similarities between people, objects, and experiences. Understanding how to use these structures correctly is essential for anyone aiming to achieve fluency in Korean, as it enhances both descriptive and comparative abilities. In Korean, the word "만큼" is often used to indicate that something is as much as or to the same degree as something else. For example, "그는 나만큼 키가 크다" (Geuneun naman keu kiga keuda) translates to "He is as tall as I am." Similarly, "처럼" is used to liken one thing to another, as in "그녀는 천사처럼 착하다" (Geunyeoneun cheonsa cheoreom chakada), meaning "She is as kind as an angel." Mastering these expressions requires practice, but once grasped, they significantly enrich your ability to communicate nuances and detailed comparisons in Korean.

Exercise 1

1. 그는 나만큼 *똑똑해요* (Adjective for smart). 2. 이 피자는 저 피자만큼 *맛있어요* (Adjective for delicious). 3. 그녀는 나만큼 *예뻐요* (Adjective for pretty). 4. 오늘은 어제만큼 *더워요* (Adjective for hot). 5. 그 영화는 이 영화만큼 *재미있어요* (Adjective for fun). 6. 그의 차는 내 차만큼 *비싸요* (Adjective for expensive). 7. 이 집은 저 집만큼 *커요* (Adjective for big). 8. 그 책은 이 책만큼 *어려워요* (Adjective for difficult). 9. 내 동생은 나만큼 *강해요* (Adjective for strong). 10. 이 노래는 저 노래만큼 *인기 있어요* (Adjective for popular).

Exercise 2

1. 철수는 영희만큼 *똑똑하다* (adj. for smart). 2. 이 드레스는 그 드레스만큼 *비싸다* (adj. for expensive). 3. 그는 나만큼 *빠르다* (adj. for fast). 4. 이 집은 저 집만큼 *크다* (adj. for big). 5. 이 커피는 저 커피만큼 *뜨겁다* (adj. for hot). 6. 내 동생은 나만큼 *어리다* (adj. for young). 7. 그 영화는 이 책만큼 *재미있다* (adj. for interesting). 8. 그 가게는 이 가게만큼 *멀다* (adj. for far). 9. 나는 너만큼 *잘생겼다* (adj. for handsome). 10. 이 강아지는 저 고양이만큼 *귀엽다* (adj. for cute).

Exercise 3

1. 이 책은 저 책보다 *재미있다* (adjective for interesting). 2. 그는 나만큼 *키가 크다* (phrase for being tall). 3. 그녀는 나처럼 *노래를 잘한다* (phrase for singing well). 4. 오늘 날씨는 어제만큼 *춥다* (adjective for cold). 5. 이 문제는 저 문제처럼 *어렵다* (adjective for difficult). 6. 그는 나만큼 *열심히 공부한다* (phrase for studying hard). 7. 이 영화는 그 영화만큼 *재미없다* (adjective for not interesting). 8. 그녀는 나만큼 *예쁘다* (adjective for pretty). 9. 나는 너처럼 *빨리 달릴 수 있다* (phrase for running fast). 10. 이 강아지는 저 강아지만큼 *귀엽다* (adjective for cute).