상담하다
To consult or seek advice from an expert or a counselor regarding a problem or a specific matter.
Examples
3 of 5고민이 있으면 친구와 상담해 보세요.
If you have worries, try consulting with a friend.
전문가와 상담한 후에 결정하시기 바랍니다.
Please decide after consulting with an expert.
나 어제 심리 상담 받고 왔어.
I went to get psychological counseling yesterday.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Sang-dam' as 'Shared Dialogue' — talking to solve things.
Quick Quiz
그는 변호사와 법률 문제를 ( )했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 상담
Examples
고민이 있으면 친구와 상담해 보세요.
everydayIf you have worries, try consulting with a friend.
전문가와 상담한 후에 결정하시기 바랍니다.
formalPlease decide after consulting with an expert.
나 어제 심리 상담 받고 왔어.
informalI went to get psychological counseling yesterday.
학생들의 심리적 안정을 위한 상담 프로그램이 필요하다.
academicA counseling program is needed for students' psychological stability.
법률 상담을 통해 문제를 해결할 수 있습니다.
businessYou can solve the problem through legal consultation.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
상담원
counselor/consultant
일대일 상담
one-on-one consultation
상담실
counseling office
Often Confused With
상의하다 is general 'discussing together', while 상담하다 implies seeking help from someone with more knowledge.
Usage Notes
Common in IELTS Listening Section 1 and 3 (university counseling/student services).
Common Mistakes
Remember to use '와/과' when saying who you are consulting with.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Sang-dam' as 'Shared Dialogue' — talking to solve things.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 相 (mutual) and 談 (talk).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
그는 변호사와 법률 문제를 ( )했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 상담
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