intermediate
Says something behaves as its own nature or role demands.
Usage
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Attached directly to a noun, no vowel/consonant change: 학생답게, 남자답게.
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The adjective form is 답다: 그 사람은 정말 어른답다.
Example:
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학생답게 행동하세요. (Behave like a student should).
Nuance
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처럼 compares you to something you are not: 학생처럼 보여요 (You look like a student — but you aren't one).
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답게 says you are that thing and are living up to it: 학생답게 공부해요 (You study as a student ought to).
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Because it carries approval, 답게 is a compliment by default: 봄답게 따뜻하네요 (It's warm, just as spring should be).
In Context
그는 프로답게 경기했어요.
He played like a true professional.
너답게 솔직히 말해.
Speak honestly, like you always do.
오늘은 여름답게 정말 덥네요.
Today is really hot, just like summer should be.