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. 1

    교실에 책상과 의자가 있습니다.

    Gyosire chaeksanggwa uijaga itseumnida.

    There are desks and chairs in the classroom.

  2. 2

    저는 빵과 우유를 좋아합니다.

    Jeoneun ppanggwa uyureul jotahamnida.

    I like bread and milk.

  3. 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.

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