Korean

Meaning: Topic particle
Part of Speech: Particle, Suffix

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Example sentences

Life is short, art is long.
어려운 이웃을 돕는 그의 모습은 참으로 장하다.
His appearance, helping neighbors in need, is truly admirable.
삼각형의 세 각의 합은 180도이다.
The sum of the three angles of a triangle is 180 degrees.
투표권은 민주주의의 기본이다.
The right to vote is the basis of democracy.
마을 사람들은 당신께 마을의 안녕을 빌었다.
The villagers prayed to the shrine deity for the peace of the village.
이 책은 한국 역사에 관한 책입니다.
This is a book about Korean history.
이 소설의 제목은 무엇입니까?
What is the title of this novel?
삼각형은 변이 삼 개 있다.
A triangle has three sides.
우리 팀은 결승전에서 아쉬운 패를 당했다.
Our team suffered a regrettable defeat in the final match.
두 나라 정상은 평화 회담을 가졌다.
The leaders of the two countries held peace talks.

Usage Notes

A topic particle that indicates the main subject of a sentence. It's attached to nouns ending in a consonant.

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