What does 그거 mean?

그거 (geu-geo, geugeo)

'그거' is a common demonstrative pronoun in Korean everyday speech. This guide explains its meaning and usage clearly.

Korean word 그거 meaning that thing

Definition & nuance

Core meaning and shades learners miss.

그거(geu-geo, geugeo)

'그거' is a shortened form of '그것' used to refer to an object or situation known to both speaker and listener or previously mentioned in conversation.

Nuances

  • '그거' is a casual and friendly expression.
  • It points to information or situations shared between speaker and listener.
  • Can refer to people, objects, or situations depending on context.

When to use

Everyday conversation, Talking with friends, Shopping, Phone call

In context

'그거' functions as a noun and is commonly used in casual spoken Korean. It can serve as subject or object in sentences. In formal writing, '그것' is preferred.

Real-world examples

  • 그거 정말 좋아 보여요.

    geu-geo jeong-mal joh-a bo-yeo-yo., geu geo jeong mal joh a bo yeo yo.

    '그거' naturally refers to a previously mentioned object or situation.

  • 그거 먹었어요?

    geu-geo meok-eoss-eo-yo?, geu geo meok eoss eo yo?

    '그거' refers to food known to the listener.

  • 그거는 내 친구야.

    geu-geo-neun nae chin-gu-ya., geu geo neun nae chin gu ya.

    '그거' can refer to a person.

  • 그거를 책 읽어요.

    geu-geo-reul chaek ik-eo-yo., geu geo reul chaek ik eo yo.

    After object particle '를' with verb 'read', more specific noun like 'that book' is needed, not just '그거'.

  • 그거 뭐야?

    geu-geo mwo-ya?, geu geo mwo ya?

    Natural expression in everyday conversation.

  • 그거는 너무 비싸요.

    geu-geo-neun neo-mu bi-ssa-yo., geu geo neun neo mu bi ssa yo.

    '그거' is correctly used as subject.

Quick quiz

  1. What is '그거' a shortened form of?

    '그거'는 어떤 말의 축약형인가요?('geu-geo'neuneo-tteonmal-uichuk-yak-hyeong-in-ga-yo?, 'geugeo'neuneotteonmaluichukyakhyeongingayo?)
  2. What role does '그거' mainly play in conversation?

    '그거'가 대화에서 주로 어떤 역할을 하나요?('geu-geo'gadae-hwa-e-seoju-roeo-tteonyeok-hal-eulha-na-yo?, 'geugeo'gadaehwaeseojuroeotteonyeokhaleulhanayo?)
  3. Which sentence is correct?

    다음 문장 중 올바른 문장은?(da-eummun-jangjungol-ba-reunmun-jang-eun?, daeummunjangjungolbareunmunjangeun?)

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