동일하다
To be exactly the same or identical in nature, amount, or shape. Used when comparing two data sets or groups in academic analysis.
Examples
3 of 5우리는 동일한 옷을 입고 있었다.
We were wearing identical clothes.
모든 참가자에게 동일한 기회가 주어집니다.
Identical opportunities are given to all participants.
너랑 나랑 생각이 동일하네.
Your thoughts and mine are the same.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Dong-il' as 'Double-Identical'.
Quick Quiz
A 그룹과 B 그룹의 점수가 ____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 동일하다
Examples
우리는 동일한 옷을 입고 있었다.
everydayWe were wearing identical clothes.
모든 참가자에게 동일한 기회가 주어집니다.
formalIdentical opportunities are given to all participants.
너랑 나랑 생각이 동일하네.
informalYour thoughts and mine are the same.
이 데이터는 이전 조사와 동일한 양상을 보인다.
academicThis data shows the same pattern as the previous survey.
동일한 조건에서 계약을 연장합시다.
businessLet's extend the contract under the same conditions.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
전년과 동일하다
to be the same as the previous year
사실과 동일하다
to be identical to the facts
동일하게 적용되다
to be applied equally
Often Confused With
동일하다 means exactly the same (100%), while 유사하다 means similar but not identical.
Usage Notes
Often used in IELTS to describe when two categories in a chart have the same value.
Common Mistakes
Do not use '동일하다' for 'similar'; it must be 'identical'.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Dong-il' as 'Double-Identical'.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean '同一' (same + one).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
A 그룹과 B 그룹의 점수가 ____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 동일하다
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