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whats the difference between 적응하다 and 익숙하다?
In what kind of situations are they used?
Mar 15, 2020 12:27 AM
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적응하다 (verb) = actively adapt oneself to fit in to a new environment or cope with a situation.
익숙하다 (adjective) = be comfortable because of familiarity, like an old hat.
So if you transfer to a new school or join a new company, you try to fit in and get used to the new setting: 새로운 학교에 적응하고 있다 / 새 직장/업무에 적응하려고 노력한다.
After you spend some time at the new place, you now know the people well and feel comfortable - i.e. you have become accustomed to the new environment: 새 학교/직장에 익숙해졌다.
March 15, 2020
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The writer mentioned this: 적응 is to begin adjusting and 익숙 is to finish adjusting.
March 15, 2020
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