Grammar
Grammar: 이다, Topic & Subject Markers
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~25 min
Master the Korean copula and the critical topic vs. subject marker distinction.
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Grammar Patterns
N + 이에요/예요 Copula (to be) Attach 이에요 after a consonant-final noun; 예요 after a vowel-final noun.
저는 학생이에요. — I am a student.
Jeoneun haksaengieyo.
저는 선생님이에요. — I am a teacher.
Jeoneun seonsaengnimieyo.
저는 의사예요. — I am a doctor.
Jeoneun uisayeyo.
N + 은/는 Topic Marker Use 은 after a consonant-final noun, 는 after a vowel-final noun. Marks the topic of the sentence — 'as for X...'
저는 한국어를 공부해요. — As for me, I study Korean.
Jeoneun hangugeo-reul gongbuhaeyo.
오늘은 날씨가 좋아요. — As for today, the weather is nice.
Oneureun nalssiga joayo.
N + 이/가 Subject Marker Use 이 after a consonant-final noun, 가 after a vowel-final noun. Marks new or focused information.
비가 와요. — Rain is coming. (It's raining.)
Biga wayo.
제가 했어요. — I did it. (emphasizing it was me)
Jega haesseoyo.
Quiz (2 questions)
Question 1 of 2
Fill the blank: 저___ 학생이에요 (I am a student)
빈칸을 채우세요: 저___ 학생이에요
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