Pronouns
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This page needs clarification from a native speaker or expert. Reason: More clarification on the uses of 당신, 자네, 얘 |
First Person
- 저 - Me (high form)
- As a subject, it can be 저는 or 제가
- Possessive is 저의 or the shortened version, 제
- 나 - Me (low form)
- As a subject, it can be 나는 or 내가
- Possessive is 나의 or the shortened version, 내
- 저희 - Us (high form or limited group)
- 우리 - Us (everyone)
Second Person
- 당신 - You (low form). This form can also be used when arguing or fighting with someone who's name you don't know, i.e. during a car accident. Sometimes this form is also used in a general form when addressing people in general, i.e. in advertisements.
- 너 - You (low form)
- 자네 - You. This is used by older men (50 years old and above usually) towards younger people.
- As a subject, it can be 너는 or 네가
- Possessive is 너의 or the shortened version, 네
- 너희 / 너희들 - You all
- 당신들 - You all
Third person
- 그 - He
- 얘 - This guy, this girl
- 그분 - He, she (high form)
- As a subject, it can be 그분이
