N + 과 / 와 / 하고
Meaning
과 / 와 / 하고 mean “and” or “with” in Korean.
They are used to connect two nouns.
Form
- Noun + 과 (final consonant)
- Noun + 와 (no final consonant)
- Noun + 하고 (used in everyday conversation)
Rule
Use 과 after a noun with a final consonant (받침).
Use 와 after a noun without a final consonant.
하고 can be used with any noun and is common in spoken Korean.
Use 과 after a noun with a final consonant (받침).
Use 와 after a noun without a final consonant.
하고 can be used with any noun and is common in spoken Korean.
| Particle | Usage | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 과 | noun + final consonant | 학생과 선생님 |
| 와 | noun + no final consonant | 친구와 저 |
| 하고 | everyday speech | 친구하고 저 |
Examples
저는 친구와 영화를 봐요. I watch a movie with my friend.
학생과 선생님이 교실에 있어요. The student and the teacher are in the classroom.
저는 민수하고 밥을 먹어요. I eat with Minsu.
엄마와 아빠가 집에 있어요. Mom and dad are at home.
Practice
친구 → 친구와
학생 → 학생과
민수 → 민수하고
Example sentences:
저는 친구와 공부해요. I study with my friend.
Tip
과 / 와 are more common in written Korean.
하고 is very common in everyday conversation.
과 / 와 are more common in written Korean.
하고 is very common in everyday conversation.
| Expression | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 친구와 | with a friend |
| 친구하고 | with a friend (more casual) |