연대하다
To act in solidarity or to form an alliance for a common goal or shared interest. It implies a sense of mutual support and unity between groups or individuals.
Examples
3 of 5우리는 이웃들과 연대해서 동네를 지켜야 해.
We must act in solidarity with our neighbors to protect the neighborhood.
노동조합은 다른 기업의 지부들과 연대하여 파업을 진행했다.
The labor union proceeded with a strike in solidarity with branches of other companies.
사회적 약자와 연대하는 것은 민주 사회의 기본 가치이다.
Solidarity with the socially underprivileged is a basic value of a democratic society.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Yeon-dae: Think of Yonsei University (Yeon-dae) students acting in solidarity.
Quick Quiz
글로벌 문제를 해결하기 위해서는 국가들이 긴밀히 ( ) 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 연대해야
Examples
우리는 이웃들과 연대해서 동네를 지켜야 해.
informalWe must act in solidarity with our neighbors to protect the neighborhood.
노동조합은 다른 기업의 지부들과 연대하여 파업을 진행했다.
businessThe labor union proceeded with a strike in solidarity with branches of other companies.
사회적 약자와 연대하는 것은 민주 사회의 기본 가치이다.
academicSolidarity with the socially underprivileged is a basic value of a democratic society.
여러 시민 단체가 정부의 정책에 반대하며 연대하였다.
formalSeveral civic groups formed an alliance in opposition to the government's policy.
어려운 시기일수록 서로 연대하는 마음이 필요하다.
everydayIn difficult times, a spirit of solidarity with each other is necessary.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
연대 의식
sense of solidarity
연대 책임
joint responsibility
연대 파업
sympathy strike/solidarity strike
Often Confused With
This homonym means 'era' or 'chronological period', whereas the target word (連帶) means solidarity.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS Task 2 topics regarding social movements, global cooperation, and community building.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '연합하다' (to unite/merge); 연대하다 emphasizes supporting each other while maintaining separate identities.
Memory Tip
Yeon-dae: Think of Yonsei University (Yeon-dae) students acting in solidarity.
Word Origin
From Hanja 連 (connect) + 帶 (belt/zone). Connected like a belt.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Reflects the history of social movements and democratization in South Korea.
Quick Quiz
글로벌 문제를 해결하기 위해서는 국가들이 긴밀히 ( ) 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 연대해야
Related Vocabulary
More society words
사회
B2The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.
해결하다
B2To find an answer to, explanation for, or means of effectively dealing with a problem or difficulty.
대안
B2A plan, proposal, or option that can replace an existing one, usually to solve a problem. It is a key word in IELTS Task 2 for suggesting solutions.
반영하다
B2To reflect or mirror a certain state, opinion, or fact in something else. Often used when a policy or a piece of art shows the current situation of a society.
심각성
B2The state or degree of being serious, severe, or critical. Often used to emphasize the importance of addressing a problem.
개선하다
B2To improve or make something better by correcting faults or deficiencies.
지역사회
B1A group of people living in the same local area or sharing common interests.
분배하다
B2To share or divide something among several people or groups, especially resources or wealth.
양면성
B1The state of having two sides or aspects, often contrasting ones like pros and cons. It is a key term in discussing complex social issues.
절실하다
B1To be urgent, pressing, or desperate. It describes a situation where something is very much needed or a feeling is very strong.
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