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보다
Attached to a noun to indicate the standard of comparison. It means 'than' or 'compared to'.
Summary
Equivalent
Than (Comparison)
Example
I like winter more than summer.
여름보다 겨울이 더 좋아요.
Grammar rules
- Attach '보다' directly to the noun you are comparing against.
- Often used with '더' (more) or '덜' (less) before the adjective or verb.
- The word order is flexible, but it's common to place the 'Noun + 보다' part before the subject you are describing.
저는 사과보다 딸기를 더 좋아해요. (I like strawberries more than apples.)
Patterns
1
All Nouns
N/A · Noun + 보다
Example sentences
All Nouns · N/A · Noun + 보다
I like winter more than summer.
여름보다 겨울이 더 좋아요.
All Nouns · N/A · Noun + 보다
The subway is faster than the bus.
지하철이 버스보다 더 빠릅니다.
All Nouns · N/A · Noun + 보다
Today is a little less cold than yesterday.
어제보다 오늘이 조금 덜 춥네요.
Conversation
A: Between math and English, which is more difficult?
수학하고 영어 중에서 어느 것이 더 어려워요?
B: For me, math is more difficult than English.
저는 영어보다 수학이 더 어려워요.
Practice
Fill in the blank
Select the correct comparison particle.
Shopping.
Food preference.