Contrast marker
From Korean Wiki Project
은 / 는
Description
Grammar pattern : (attached to nouns, adverbs, other particles or endings, it shows the subject of the sentence or may be used to show 'contrast' or 'emphasis'.)
Notes
Conjugation Rule
| Pattern | Case | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule 1: | 는 | If there is no 받침 or if the adjective/verb stem has ㄹ as a 받침 | |
| Rule 2: | 은 | If there is a 받침 at the end of the adjective/verb stem |
Sentence Examples
| Korean | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 나는 키가 작습니다. | I am short. | Formal declarative |
| 나는 떡볶이를 좋아합니다. | I like Teokboki. | Formal declarative |
| 철수는 커피를 마십니다. | Chul Su drinks a cup of coffee. | Formal declarative |
| 나는 한국어를 배웁니다. | I learn Korean. | Formal declarative |
| 버스가 느립니다. 지하철은 빠릅니다. | The bus is slow. However, the subway is fast. | Formal declarative |
| 여름은 덥습니다. 겨울은 춥습니다. | It's hot im summer. However, it's cold in winter. | Formal declarative |
| 동생은 텔레비전을 봅니다. 언니는 설거지를 합니다. | My younger sister is watching TV. However, my elder sister is doing the dishes. | Formal declarative |
| 나는 영어는 잘 하지만 일본어는 못 합니다. | I am good at English, but I am not good at Japanese. | Formal declarative |
Pronunciation
- Special pronunciation rule?
