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다른 info.

Tips to Remember:
• Associate “다른” (romanized: dareun) with the English word “different” by noticing the similar consonant sounds at the beginning (“d-” sound).
• Remember that “다른” comes from the adjective form of “다르다” (to be different) – think of it as “다르다” with the ending “-ㄴ” that turns verbs into adjectives.

Explanations:
• “다른” is an adjective meaning “different” or “other.” It describes something that is not the same as something else.
• It is commonly used in comparative contexts (e.g., “this vs. that”) to indicate variance or distinction.

Other Words with Similar Meanings:
• 또 다른 (tto dareun) – means “another” or “different,” emphasizing an additional or alternative option.
• 별개의 (byeolgaeui) – translates to “separate” or “distinct,” used in contexts stressing individuality.
• 이질적인 (ijihyeogin) – means “heterogeneous” or “disparate,” often used for more abstract differences.

Alternate Meanings and Slang:
• In everyday speech, “다른” is primarily used in its standard meaning.
• In colloquial contexts, speakers may shorten phrases using “다른” to emphasize contrast, but its meaning remains “different” without any notable slang reinterpretation.

Examples of Sentences:
• 이 책은 다른 주제를 다룬다.
(Romanized: I chaekeun dareun jusereul darunda.)
Translation: “This book deals with a different subject.”
• 나는 다른 길을 선택했다.
(Romanized: Naneun dareun gireul seontaekhaetda.)
Translation: “I chose a different path.”
• 너와 내 생각은 서로 다른 점이 있다.
(Romanized: Neowa nae saenggageun seoro dareun jeomi itda.)
Translation: “There are differences between your ideas and mine.”

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