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⚖️ Making Comparisons in Korean – Intermediate Level (TOPIK 3–4)

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Comparisons help us express opinions, make decisions, and describe the world around us. In Korean, there are various grammatical structures used to compare people, things, and actions. Let’s explore how to use -보다, 더, 덜, 만큼, 처럼 and other comparison-related expressions like a native speaker! 🧠 📚 Key Comparison Expressions Expression Usage Example -보다 “than” (used for comparison) 이 옷이 저 옷보다 예뻐요. I ot-i jeo ot-boda yeppeoyo This outfit is prettier than that one. 더 “more” (used with adjectives or verbs) 더운 날씨보다 추운 날씨를 좋아해요. deoun nalssiboda chuun nalssi-reul joahaeyo I prefer cold weather over hot weather. 덜 “less” 이 책이 저 책보다 덜 재미있어요. i chaek-i jeo chaek-boda deol jaemiisseoyo This book is less interesting than that one. -만큼 “as much as” 형만큼 키가 크지 않아요. hyeong-mankeum ki-ga keuji anayo I’m not as t...