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를 통해

through / by means of

Attaches to a noun with 을/를 to show the means, channel, or medium through which something happens, such as a method, person, or media source; common in both speech and writing.

Form

Other shapes
-를 통해 · -을 통해

Examples

  • 저는 친구를 통해 그 소식을 들었어요.

    I heard the news through a friend.

  • 인터넷을 통해 전 세계 사람들과 소통할 수 있다.

    You can communicate with people all over the world through the internet.

  • 이번 공연은 방송을 통해 생중계된다.

    This performance will be broadcast live through TV.

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Quick check

  1. 1. What does ‘를 통해’ mean?

  2. 2. Which form means “through / by means of”?