충돌하다
To crash into something; to disagree or be in conflict due to opposing opinions, interests, or data.
Examples
3 of 5길 모퉁이에서 자전거와 보행자가 충돌했어.
A bicycle and a pedestrian collided at the street corner.
정부와 노동계의 이해관계가 정면으로 충돌하고 있습니다.
The interests of the government and labor are in direct conflict.
친구랑 의견이 충돌해서 좀 싸웠어.
I had a bit of a fight with my friend because our opinions clashed.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Choong (충) - sounds like 'thump'. Thumping into something.
Quick Quiz
개인의 자유와 공공의 이익이 ___하는 경우가 많다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 충돌
Examples
길 모퉁이에서 자전거와 보행자가 충돌했어.
everydayA bicycle and a pedestrian collided at the street corner.
정부와 노동계의 이해관계가 정면으로 충돌하고 있습니다.
formalThe interests of the government and labor are in direct conflict.
친구랑 의견이 충돌해서 좀 싸웠어.
informalI had a bit of a fight with my friend because our opinions clashed.
이 가설은 기존의 물리 법칙과 충돌한다.
academicThis hypothesis conflicts with existing physical laws.
부서 간의 업무 일정이 충돌하여 조정이 필요합니다.
businessWork schedules between departments conflict, so adjustment is needed.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
충돌을 피하다
to avoid conflict/collision
충돌이 발생하다
a collision/conflict occurs
충돌을 빚다
to cause a conflict
Often Confused With
갈등하다 focuses on the ongoing emotional or social tension, while 충돌하다 often refers to a specific point of impact or logical contradiction.
Usage Notes
Used both for physical accidents and for abstract conflicts in arguments or theories.
Common Mistakes
Ensure you distinguish between '부딪히다' (passive/physical) and '충돌하다' (active/formal).
Memory Tip
Choong (충) - sounds like 'thump'. Thumping into something.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 衝突 (thrust + dash).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
개인의 자유와 공공의 이익이 ___하는 경우가 많다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 충돌
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