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  • Basic Korean Sentence Structure

    Basic Korean Sentence Structure

    Korean usually follows a Subject–Object–Verb (SOV) order (English is SVO). The predicate (verb/adjective) normally comes at the end. Because Korean uses particles (이/가, 을/를, 은/는), word order can shift for nuance, and subjects/objects are often omitted when clear from context.(Particles themselves will be explained in a separate post.) 1) Sentence Components (문장의 구성 요소) A.…

  • 은/는 vs 이/가 – Key Differences and Usage in Korean

    은/는 vs 이/가 – Key Differences and Usage in Korean

    If you’re learning Korean, you’ve probably seen 은/는 and 이/가 used in similar sentences. While both are subject markers, they have different meanings and functions. Understanding when to use each will help you sound more natural in Korean conversations. 1. “은/는” – Topic Marker 은/는 is used to introduce or emphasize the topic of a…