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-에 따라 다르다

differs depending on ~

Attaches to a noun with 에 to state that something varies according to a factor such as person, region, or situation; a very common pattern in speech and writing expressing relativity.

Examples

  • 맛은 사람에 따라 다르게 느껴질 수 있다.

    Taste can feel different depending on the person.

  • 문화는 나라에 따라 다르다.

    Culture differs depending on the country.

  • 결과는 노력하는 정도에 따라 다를 것이다.

    The result will differ depending on how much effort you put in.

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Quick check

  1. 1. What does ‘-에 따라 다르다’ mean?

  2. 2. Which form means “differs depending on ~”?