Korean

Meaning: I, me (humble)
Part of Speech: Interjection, Pronoun

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Example sentences

I am a student.
제 친구 이름은 장나라예요.
My friend's name is Jang Nara.
그의 생각은 제 생각과 같은 것 같아요.
His opinion seems to be the same as mine.
여기가 제가 태어난 곳이에요.
This is the place where I was born.
제 아들은 올해 칠 세입니다.
My son is seven years old this year.
그것은 제 책이 아니에요.
That is not my book.
제가 가진 것은 이것뿐입니다.
This is all I have.
제 이름은 김민준입니다.
My name is Kim Minjun.
그 여자는 제 친구입니다.
That woman is my friend.
제 친구 박 씨의 가족은 정말 친절해요.
My friend Park's family is very kind.

Usage Notes

A humble form of 'I' or 'me', used when speaking to someone of higher status or in formal situations. It is the combination of '저' (I, humble) and the subject particle '가'.

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