Korean

에게

에게
Meaning: to; for (a person or animal)
Part of Speech: Particle

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Example sentences

I gave a present to the teacher.
이 신발은 저에게 너무 커요.
These shoes are too big for me.
사과의 반은 동생에게 주었다.
I gave half of the apple to my younger sibling.
가족에게 기쁜 소식을 전했다.
I told the good news to my family.
과학의 발전은 인류에게 많은 혜택을 주었다.
The development of science has brought many benefits to humanity.
그는 나에게 사랑의 표시를 보였다.
He showed me a sign of love.
진정한 정의는 모든 사람에게 공평한 기회를 보장하는 것이다.
True justice is ensuring fair opportunities for everyone.
이 옷은 나에게 너무 커요.
These clothes are too big for me.
그에게는 그럴 자격이 없다.
He doesn't have the right to do that.
그녀는 항상 자신에게 유리한 방향으로 상황을 이끌었다.
She always led the situation in a direction advantageous to herself.

Usage Notes

A particle indicating the recipient of an action, similar to 'to' in English. Used for people and animals.

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