Korean · Greetings & Essentials
"With" in Korean: …와 함께
…와 함께…wa hamkke
With in Korean is …와 함께 (…wa hamkke). Use 와 after a vowel and 과 after a consonant before 함께; 하고 is an everyday alternative.
With: starting the exchange
친구와 함께 가요.chinguwa hamkke gayo.
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How to pronounce …와 함께
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…wa hamkke
/wa hamk͈e/
…와 함께 is read …wa hamkke. In 친구와 함께, read the full phrase as chinguwa hamkke.
"With" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| …와 함께…wa hamkke | With The inventory form for with. | The inventory form for with. |
| 친구와 함께chinguwa hamkke | with a friend Use 와 after a vowel and 과 after a consonant before 함께; 하고 is an everyday alternative. | Use 와 after a vowel and 과 after a consonant before 함께; 하고 is an everyday alternative. |
How to use …와 함께 in real life
- 1With: starting the exchange
친구와 함께 가요.
chinguwa hamkke gayo.
I go with a friend.
Use 와 after a vowel and 과 after a consonant before 함께; 하고 is an everyday alternative.
- 2With: adding useful context
가족과 함께 살아요.
gajokgwa hamkke sarayo.
I live with my family.
This sentence places …와 함께 in a complete exchange.
- 3With: a different conversation
동료와 함께 일해요.
dongnyowa hamkke ilhaeyo.
I work with a colleague.
This sentence places …와 함께 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with …와 함께
Incorrect: 가족와 함께 살아요.
Correct: 가족과 함께 살아요.
When practicing with, the consonant-final 가족 takes 과, not 와.
Incorrect: 친구과 함께 가요.
Correct: 친구와 함께 가요.
When practicing with, the vowel-final 친구 takes 와, not 과.
Good to know
Use 와 after a vowel and 과 after a consonant before 함께; 하고 is an everyday alternative.
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Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with …와 함께
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
친구와 함께 가요.
chinguwa hamkke gayo.
I go with a friend.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
가족과 함께 살아요.
gajokgwa hamkke sarayo.
I live with my family.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "With" in Korean
What does …와 함께 mean?
With in Korean is …와 함께 (…wa hamkke). Use 와 after a vowel and 과 after a consonant before 함께; 하고 is an everyday alternative.
When should I say 친구와 함께?
Use 와 after a vowel and 과 after a consonant before 함께; 하고 is an everyday alternative.
How does 친구와 함께 differ from the basic expression?
친구와 함께 means “with a friend”. Use 와 after a vowel and 과 after a consonant before 함께; 하고 is an everyday alternative.
Can I use …와 함께 in a full sentence?
친구와 함께 가요. means “I go with a friend.” Use 와 after a vowel and 과 after a consonant before 함께; 하고 is an everyday alternative.
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