N + 와/과N + wa/gwa
N + 와/과 – And / with (Noun Conjunction Particle)
Meaning: And / with / together with
Conjugation & Pattern
- Noun without patchim + 와 (N1와 N2)
- Noun with patchim + 과 (N1과 N2)
- N + 와/과 (함께/같이) + Verb (do something together with N)
Detailed Usage
1) Connects two or more nouns equally ('and'). 2) Indicates a companion with whom an action is performed ('with'), often accompanied by '같이' or '함께'.
Example Sentences
- 1
교실에 책상과 의자가 있습니다.
Gyosire chaeksanggwa uijaga itseumnida.
There are desks and chairs in the classroom.
- 2
저는 빵과 우유를 좋아합니다.
Jeoneun ppanggwa uyureul jotahamnida.
I like bread and milk.
- 3
주말에 친구와 같이 영화를 봅니다.
Jumare chinguwa gati yeonghwareul bomnida.
I watch a movie with my friend on the weekend.
Important Notes
'와/과' is common in writing and formal speech; in everyday conversation, '하고' or '(이)랑' is more frequently used.