동등하다
Being equal in rank, value, quality, or position. It implies that two or more things are on the same level without any difference in importance.
Examples
3 of 5남녀가 동등한 기회를 보장받아야 한다.
Men and women should be guaranteed equal opportunities.
두 계약서는 동등한 효력을 발생합니다.
The two contracts have equal legal effect.
직원들을 동등하게 대우하는 것이 중요하다.
It is important to treat employees equally.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Dong (Same) + Deung (Rank/Level) = Same level.
Quick Quiz
누구나 교육을 받을 ( )한 기회를 가져야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 동등
Examples
남녀가 동등한 기회를 보장받아야 한다.
academicMen and women should be guaranteed equal opportunities.
두 계약서는 동등한 효력을 발생합니다.
formalThe two contracts have equal legal effect.
직원들을 동등하게 대우하는 것이 중요하다.
businessIt is important to treat employees equally.
우리는 친구로서 동등한 관계이다.
everydayWe are in an equal relationship as friends.
A와 B는 가치가 동등하다고 볼 수 있다.
academicA and B can be seen as equal in value.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
동등한 조건
equal conditions
동등성
equality/equivalence
동등 비교
equal comparison
Often Confused With
동일하다 means 'exactly the same/identical', while 동등하다 means 'equal in level or value'.
Usage Notes
Essential for discussing social justice, gender equality, and legal rights in IELTS essays.
Common Mistakes
Often used with '와/과' when comparing one thing to another.
Memory Tip
Dong (Same) + Deung (Rank/Level) = Same level.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 同等 (equal/same level).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
누구나 교육을 받을 ( )한 기회를 가져야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 동등
Related Vocabulary
The act of examining the similarities and differences betwee...
평등The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and...
가치The importance, worth, or usefulness of something.
공정The quality of treating people equally or in a way that is r...
수준A specific position on a scale of quality, amount, or abilit...
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